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Only a third of gardeners make their own compost for garden, poll suggests

Only a third of gardeners make their own compost for gardening, a survey suggests. Polling for the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) found only 33% of gardeners composted garden or food waste, even though the charity said it is “a free, easy and ...

17 Apr 2022 at 03:55

Peat made up less than 30% of compost sold to gardeners in 2021 – report

Peat made up less than 30% of the compost sold to gardeners in the UK in 2021, a report from the horticultural industry has shown. The latest annual figures show the use of peat in the retail sector – in bags of compost sold to customers in ...

01 Aug 2022 at 17:27

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Fight climate change in Donegal by disposing of your leftover food properly

Fancy playing your part in helping to tackle climate change by disposing of your food waste in the correct manner? If so, you have an opportunity to help and learn how and get some free compost in the process! National Food Waste Recycling ...

26 May 2022 at 14:33

McDonald’s ditching plastic cutlery for paper versions in all UK restaurants

McDonald’s is axing plastic cutlery in favour of paper-based spoons, knives and forks across England and Wales. The fast-food giant said it hopes the move will eliminate 858 metric tonnes of plastic each year. The new cutlery is made from ...

08 Nov 2022 at 11:25

Life

What is a wormery and how does it help gardeners?

Those of us who want to create the richest possible compost should cast aside any squeamish tendencies and think about creating our own wormery. Worms are among the most beneficial organisms in the garden, helping keep the soil structure ...

05 Sept 2023 at 07:30

Amateur gardeners to be banned from using peat-based compost

The sale of peat for use on private gardens and allotments will be banned in England from 2024, the Government has announced, in a bid to protect the UK’s already severely degraded moorlands. Environmental campaigners have long called ...

27 Aug 2022 at 01:01

Life

Small steps to growing greener

We all want to try to grow greener, to help the planet and reduce waste, but sometimes the challenges can seem overwhelming. Yet taking small steps can make going greener a less arduous task – and will make a big difference in the ...

10 Apr 2023 at 08:00

Life

How can I boost my soil when I go peat-free?

Are you worried that your seedlings and other plants will suffer when you go peat-free? Nick Hamilton, the son of the late gardening legend Geoff Hamilton, has for years used peat-free, organic techniques at Barnsdale Gardens in ...

26 Sept 2023 at 11:04

Local News

Fight climate change in Donegal by disposing of your leftover food properly

26 May 2022 at 15:33

Prince of Wales praises regenerative farm’s ‘fantastic’ composting efforts

The Prince of Wales has paid a visit to an innovative Duchy of Cornwall farm in Herefordshire, viewing a new grain store and getting to grips with a bin of worm-filled compost. William’s hour-long tour of Lower Blakemere ...

28 Jan 2025 at 17:00

Life

Peat alternatives – and why we need to be using them

Some garden centres and supermarkets have already stopped selling bagged peat compost, ahead of 2024, when its sale to amateur gardeners will be banned in England and Wales in a bid to protect the UK’s precious ...

26 Jun 2023 at 09:18

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