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  1. It's very satisfying making our own compost. But it is a labour of love. All three sections dug out and either moved onto a vegetable bed, or into the next container moving right to left. Yr1, Yr2, Yr3.
    #smallholding #Allotment #growyourown #compost #healthyliving

  2. It's very satisfying making our own compost. But it is a labour of love. All three sections dug out and either moved onto a vegetable bed, or into the next container moving right to left. Yr1, Yr2, Yr3.
    #smallholding #Allotment #growyourown #compost #healthyliving

  3. Hi @urlyman,
    well, the #manufacturing and #recycling of these #photosynthesis facilities, however, is appealing. They #grow and #compost. Also sunlight mostly isn't the limiting factor and: it's free!

    Edit: some even taste good!

  4. Hi @urlyman,
    well, the #manufacturing and #recycling of these #photosynthesis facilities, however, is appealing. They #grow and #compost. Also sunlight mostly isn't the limiting factor and: it's free!

    Edit: some even taste good!

  5. I'm all for #HotCompost, but sometimes, it can be too hot!

    Can #Compost Catch Fire? What to Know About #SpontaneousCombustion

    "Spontaneous combustion in compost and mulch systems is a real and well-documented fire risk associated with the natural heat generated during decomposition. While composting is generally very safe when managed properly, large or poorly maintained piles can create conditions where heat builds faster than it can escape. In rare cases, internal temperatures may become high enough for materials to ignite without any outside spark or flame source."

    Keeping one's compost pile we helps to prevent that from happening. The article goes on to say,

    "Why Heat Management Matters

    Heat itself is not the problem. Heat is a normal sign that decomposition is occurring.

    The concern develops when:
    - Piles become excessively large
    - Airflow becomes restricted
    - Material dries internally
    - Temperatures remain unchecked
    - Heat accumulates faster than it dissipates"

    Learn more:
    letsgocompost.org/post/can-com

    #SolarPunkSunday #Composting #CompostSafety

  6. I'm all for #HotCompost, but sometimes, it can be too hot!

    Can #Compost Catch Fire? What to Know About #SpontaneousCombustion

    "Spontaneous combustion in compost and mulch systems is a real and well-documented fire risk associated with the natural heat generated during decomposition. While composting is generally very safe when managed properly, large or poorly maintained piles can create conditions where heat builds faster than it can escape. In rare cases, internal temperatures may become high enough for materials to ignite without any outside spark or flame source."

    Keeping one's compost pile we helps to prevent that from happening. The article goes on to say,

    "Why Heat Management Matters

    Heat itself is not the problem. Heat is a normal sign that decomposition is occurring.

    The concern develops when:
    - Piles become excessively large
    - Airflow becomes restricted
    - Material dries internally
    - Temperatures remain unchecked
    - Heat accumulates faster than it dissipates"

    Learn more:
    letsgocompost.org/post/can-com

    #SolarPunkSunday #Composting #CompostSafety

  7. Grassroots #openweb infrastructure is need for a different future

    For 50 years we have worshipped the #deathcult - endless growth, extraction, competition and individualism - and now we are living with the damage that this has done to our society and the living world. The current hard shift to the right won't fix any of this, it simply empowers the #nastyfew to surf the apocalypse while more and more of us are left fighting over the scraps. Blind hatred and political ignorance are not solutions. Neither is pretending that the past 50 years of "common […]

    hamishcampbell.com/grassroots-

  8. Boost your veggies with compost-centric beds! Our blog explores how layering compost enriches soil, reduces waste, and supercharges harvests. Ready to dig in? Read more at: buff.ly/4gZCjmh #gardening #compost #VegPlotter Happy growing #soil #go

  9. Boost your veggies with compost-centric beds! Our blog explores how layering compost enriches soil, reduces waste, and supercharges harvests. Ready to dig in? Read more at: buff.ly/4gZCjmh #gardening #compost #VegPlotter Happy growing #soil #go

  10. Chucked the beetroot tops and various other harvest residue on the big compost heap. Along with a summer's worth of grass clippings.

    Pulled out some bonus potatoes that were just growing in there. And a plastic bag 😒

    Should do a round of woodchipping soon, there's a big pile of branches next to the compost that wants to join it.

    #Compost #Homestead #Garden

  11. Chucked the beetroot tops and various other harvest residue on the big compost heap. Along with a summer's worth of grass clippings.

    Pulled out some bonus potatoes that were just growing in there. And a plastic bag 😒

    Should do a round of woodchipping soon, there's a big pile of branches next to the compost that wants to join it.

    #Compost #Homestead #Garden

  12. I occasionally buy frozen food which is delivered in biodegradable packaging - sheepswool insulation in a compostable "plastic" bag. I've been putting both on my compost heap as instructed. Today I started digging out compost from the old heap (I have a two heap rotation) and some of that packaging is still very much intact. I just fling it in the new heap for a second go, but is there any way to make it rot faster?
    #Garden #Compost

  13. UK - How to Garden Through #ClimateChange

    If you’re struggling with your garden in these times of uncertain and extreme weather, who better to talk to than botanist and long-time organic gardener #SallyMorgan, the British-based author of The Healthy Vegetable Garden and #TheClimateChangeGarden?

    By Naomi Starkman, September 1, 2022

    Excerpt: "You’ve been known as somebody who doesn’t actively weed. Are attitudes changing towards weeds?

    I hope so. And there are lots of weeds that have benefits. I quite like #dandelions. Everybody hates them. But actually, if you keep it under control, and you don’t allow it to seed, then you’ve got the benefit of the deep roots. And it will then act as a companion plant. I think to the young gardener who’s looking for a more #biodiverse garden that attracts more insects, and for that, improves the food chain, then weeds are important.

    "I’ve got quite excited about weeds this year; I’ve been doing a diversity count in my own plot. Every month, I go out and I count the different number of flowers that I can see in my garden because I need natural predators in my garden. And I’ve noticed that out of season, up to 50 percent of the flowers on offer in my garden are weeds. And they all have a #pollinator or more. So, I’ve got to live with those. Because if I want #bumblebees, small #SolitaryBees, and #ParasiticWasps to be in my garden in March, say, I need a few #weeds, because that’s what they love. Our #StingingNettles are so important for early green fly. And that brings in the ladybugs. So, you’ve got to live with a few weeds to have #biodiversity in the garden. I hope people will see them for the benefit that they are.

    "Let’s talk a little bit about #ExtremeWeather gardening. One of our team members lives on the East Coast, and says that she’s been having more trouble than usual growing things this year, particularly because there’s been so much rain and constant moisture. What advice do you have about combating extra moisture?

    "For that type of thing, it’s actually #humus, and getting #OrganicMatter in the soil, so that the soil is more #resilient against extra water. #Drainage is quite tricky. I think in the past, I would have suggested adding grit to soil. But now the evidence seems to suggest that grit actually doesn’t do any good unless you put lots of it in. So, I think we’re down to the #mulching and making the soil more #loam-like so it’ll be able to lose that extra moisture. And maybe use more #RaisedBeds, so you can lift that soil off the ground, or give it a bit more drainage. But, it’s really difficult. The other thing that one can do is to look at the variety of crops that you are growing, and see whether there are varieties within that crop type that might be a little bit more resilient against getting wet."

    Full article:
    civileats.com/2022/09/01/how-t

    #SolarPunkSunday #ClimateChangeGardening #Compost #Mulch #GardeningForPollinators #Biodiversity

  14. #Oregon - Top tips for #gardeners to help fight #ClimateChange

    Brooke Edmunds
    Published September 2021, Reviewed 2025

    "As Oregon gardeners have noticed, our climate is changing. This is primarily due to human activities releasing excessive greenhouse gases into the atmosphere over the last 150 years. As a result, we’re seeing temperatures increasing, periods of #drought expanding, and we are experiencing more #SevereWeatherEvents than ever before. These changes have serious effects on our entire lives, including our #gardens.

    "Along with modifying what you plant in your garden as a reaction to these changing weather patterns, there are steps you can take to help slow the pace of climate change. Below are a few practical ideas to learn more, get involved and take action right in your own garden.
    Learn more about climate change and get connected with your community

    "Get up to date with the how and why of climate change on the United Nations’ Climate Action website. Get connected with others in your community: Join a local climate organizing group or talk to your neighbors about starting one. Check with your city or county government about how it is addressing climate change and get involved with local initiatives.

    Do more with less

    "Need a garden tool for an occasional task? Here are a few ideas to avoid buying one-time use equipment:

    "Check secondhand home improvement and thrift stores before buying new. Ask your local library to start a #LibraryOfThings and include garden tools. Or consider starting your own neighborhood tool-lending library. Also, look online and join your local sharing community (the #BuyNothing and #Freecycle networks are two examples).

    Reduce the amount of single-use plastics that you use in the garden.

    "If you purchase transplants, look for seedlings grown in biodegradable containers rather than plastic. If you start your own seeds, reuse plastic pots and seedling trays from last year rather than buying new or try making your own pots from newspaper. (Make sure to clean recycled plastic pots well to remove clinging soil and start with fresh containers if disease was present to avoid spreading.)

    "Disposable plastic greenhouse sheeting (used for season extension or hoop house coverings) usually has a life span of three to five years. Switch out for a long-lasting material like #RecycledWindows or polycarbonate panels. Check with your local nursery to see if it recycles plastic pots. Some nurseries offer incentives for returning plastic pots.

    Recycle your #FoodWaste into #compost

    "Keep kitchen scraps and yard trimmings out of landfills with composting. No yard for a large compost pile? No problem! Look into starting a composting worm bin or check with your trash service to see if kitchen scraps can be included in your yard waste bin."

    Learn more:
    extension.oregonstate.edu/cata

    #SolarPunkSunday #ClimateChangeGardening #ClimateChangeAdaptation #OSUExtension #OSU #LocalAction #Resiliency #Composting #ToolLibraries

  15. How to help your garden withstand #ClimateChange

    #HealthySoils and diverse, perennial plants can help your garden beds survive #ExtremeWeather like #floods and #droughts.

    March 13, 2026

    "The days are getting longer, and spring is around the corner. For many home gardeners, it’s a time of hope and anticipation.

    "So it’s the perfect time to plan how to help your flower beds thrive as climate change brings more extreme and unpredictable weather.

    "Marsden: 'Flooding, droughts, heat, cold, all the extreme weather we’re seeing is going to impact plants.'

    "That’s Christy Marsden of the University of Minnesota #ClimateAdaptation Partnership.

    "She says one of the most important things you can do is get your soil tested and then take steps to improve your soil health – for example, by adding #compost. Healthier soil retains more water during droughts, and it’s less likely to erode during heavy storms.

    "Marsden also suggests growing a wider mix of flowers than you might have grown before, with varieties that thrive in a range of conditions.

    "And she recommends relying more on perennial plants, which come back every year, and less on annuals.

    Marsden: “Perennials are more able to withstand some of those extremes because they have deeper roots. They’re more established.”

    "So while climate change is a challenge, she says by being flexible and trying new things, you can still grow a beautiful garden in a warming world."

    Source:
    yaleclimateconnections.org/202

    #SolarPunkSunday #SoilHealth #Gardening #HomeGardens #YaleClimateConnections #ClimateChangeGardening #ClimateChangeAdaptation #FlowerGardens

  16. Mastodoners, ayer fui a sacar #compost y me encontré algo que no había visto nunca. El compost del fondo era una especie de harina o café muy molido. Muy seco porque con la que nos está cayendo está todo muy seco pero excesivamente fino. Pensé que era por culpa de algún hormiguero pero lo pensé por intuición jardinera, sin ningun dato.
    Os pongo fotos. ¿Alguna idea?

    #plantodon
    #jardín
    #garden
    #huertourbano
    #patioandaluz