It's #worldbeeday 2024 today!!
Let's celebrate by sharing how you support our busy little buzzing friends in your garden.
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It's national composting week!
5th-11th May 2024.
So on the theme for this special week, I thought I would shed some light on the different composting option you have to recycle your kitchen and garden waste into some Superfoods for your garden, (coincidentally that's the name of my new book, available to purchase from Amazon 😏😉)
Link in comments or search Amazon to purchase.
Now, there are several different types of compost bins available, each with its own benefits.
Here are some common types of compost bins,
Traditional Compost Bin
These bins are usually made of plastic, wood, or metal and come in various sizes. They often have a lid and proper ventilation to help speed up the composting process.
Tumbler Compost Bin
These bins are designed to be easily turned or tumbled, which helps aerate the compost and speed up decomposition. They are great for small spaces and for people who have mobility issues.
Worm Composting Bin (Vermicomposting
These bins use worms to break down organic matter into nutrient-rich compost. They are usually smaller in size and require specific types of worms, like red worms or tiger worms.
DIY Compost Bin
If you're feeling crafty, you can make your own compost bin using pallets, rubbish bins, or even old barrels.
DIY compost bins can be customized to suit your space and needs.
Indoor Compost Bin
These bins are specially designed for indoor use and are usually compact and odor-resistant. They can be a great solution for composting kitchen scraps without having to go outside.
Bokashi Compost Bin
This method uses fermented organic material to create compost quickly. Bokashi bins are airtight and can even compost meat and dairy products, which are not typically recommended for traditional composting.
In-Ground Compost Bin
Instead of a traditional bin, you can simply dig a hole in your garden and bury compostable materials directly into the ground. This method is convenient and natural, as it allows worms and microorgan
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Stinging nettles are a super plant when it comes to natural support for your plants and the insects and wildlife who call your garden their home.
Stinging nettles are a great source of nutrients and minerals, including nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and iron, which can help improve soil condition and nutrients it holds, providing food for your plants.
Nettles also support the soil ecosystem and attract beneficial insects like ladybirds which can act as protectors for your plants, feeding on small insects such as aphids which can cause some serious damage to our plants over the growing season.
Additionally, when used as a compost conditioner or liquid fertilizer, stinging nettles can promote healthy plant growth and improve overall soil health.
For more on this amazing 'weed' grab your copy of my New book 📚 Superfoods For Your Garden available to purchase from Amazon. I will post the link in the comments.
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My new book 'Superfoods For Your Garden' will be available to grab your copy very soon.
Unearth the secrets to creating nutrient-rich organic fertilizers from treasures found in your kitchen, garden and beyond. Give your plants all the nutrients they need to thrive for a happy and healthy garden.
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Only 5 weeks until the clocks Spring forward ⏩🌅☺️👏
5 weeks until the clocks spring forward! ⏩☀️🌅💚🌿🌱🌸🌻🌼🌺🪻💐🏵️
Oh yeh and just a bit less than 5 weeks until my new book 'Superfoods For Your Garden' is released!!
It's getting very close now and I'm very excited ☺️ I can't wait to see what you all think and await the reviews on Amazon with bated breath.
Are you looking forward to a little bit more daylight, longer days shorter nights and all that? Are you looking forward to grabbing your copy of my new book?
Yes! Well not long to go now 😁🌅📚📖👍
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Homemade organic plant fertilizer offers a number of benefits for you and your garden.
For example. Making your own plant food can be a more affordable option compared to purchasing synthetic or commercially produced fertilizers.
Organic fertilizers are typically made from natural materials, food waste and natural resources. This will reduce the environmental impact associated with synthetic chemical products.
Nutrient-rich. Homemade fertilizers can provide a range of essential nutrients that promote healthy plant growth, such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium.
Organic fertilizers can also improve soil structure and the nutrients the soil holds, leading to better water retention and aeration and a healthier soil ecosystem.
Homemade organic fertilizers minimize exposure to potentially harmful synthetic chemicals, creating a safer environment for your family, pets, plants, wildlife and gardeners.
It is much easier than you might think to make your own organic fertilizers for your garden.
In my new book 'Superfoods for your garden' I have included some of my favourite go to and easy, homemade organic plant food recipes you can make for your garden this spring.
Superfoods For Your Garden will be ready to order from the 29th March available from Amazon.
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Homemade organic plant fertilizer can be made from a variety of natural ingredients, such as compost, manure, coffee grounds, eggshells, and vegetable scraps. These materials provide essential nutrients that can benefit plant growth and overall soil health.
Materials like crushed eggshells can provide calcium to the soil, while coffee grounds offer nitrogen. These homemade fertilizers offer an eco-friendly and cost-effective method for providing nutrients to plants while avoiding the use of synthetic supplements and feeds.
In my new book 'Superfoods For Your Garden' (available to purchase from 29th March) I talk about all of this in greater detail, with my favourite easy to make natural plant food recipes and methods of feeding your garden with natural, free, and easily accessible resources which can be found in your garden.
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Companion planting is a great way to maximize the health and productivity of your garden.
By using specific plants to support and even protect your garden you can create an environment that will reduce the need for chemical supplements and pesticides.
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Some common companion planting combinations include planting basil next to tomatoes to improve growth and attract beneficial insects, or planting marigolds near vegetables to encourage natural predictors of pests that can cause damage to your veg patch and the colours and scent can also deter pests.
To learn more about companion planting and how it can support your garden and reduce the need for chemical supplement and pesticides grab your copy of my book, 'Grow & Support Your Garden Naturally' available to purchase from Amazon. Link in comments.
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February can be a good time to start sowing seeds ready for spring kick-off 🌱🌿🌾
Early varieties of vegetables such as broad beans, carrots, onions, lettuce, and peas can be grown inside under cover or out in the soil.
Early varieties of fruit and vegetables can handle colder, wintery conditions and can germinate in cooler soil temperatures.
You can also start sowing some flower seeds indoors, such as petunias, pansy's, violas and geraniums, to get a head start before the warmer weather arrives.
Sowing seeds early will help to break up the time between winter and spring 🌼🌱 This will also provide a little motivation and a much needed good mood boost after all the rain and stormy weather we've seen recently.
Happy gardening!
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Preparing your spring garden in the winter.
There are several tasks you can do in the winter to get your garden ready for the spring. This will also help motivate your garden spirit to crack on when the weather changes in our favour ☺️
Prepare the soil.
If the ground is not frozen, you can work on improving the soil by adding organic matter such as compost or well-rotted manure. This will help provide nutrients for your plants in the spring. Apply as a mulch or dig into thawed soil.
Ensure your garden is not waterlogged before digging as this will effect the condition of the soil and compact it when the water drains. Not great for new roots to grow through.
Plan your garden layout.
Use the winter months to plan out what you want to plant in the spring. Consider crop rotation, companion planting, and space needed for each type of plant.
This is my favourite job, I can be creative and imaginative whilst looking forward to seeing the garden grow.
Start seeds indoors.
Some plants can be started from seeds indoors in the winter, giving them a head start for the spring growing season. Make sure to provide adequate light and warmth for your seedlings.
I start a lot of my seeds in my heated propagator or on the kitchen windowsill.
This gives them a good head start and makes room for secession grow in the spring.
These are a few simple ideas but they can have a huge impact on your garden as we leave winter and move ever closer to spring 🌼🌱🌿🏵️🌸
To learn more about winter and spring garden care, helping to create a garden that will support nature and promote the use of nature resources in your garden, check out my YouTube channel, Gardening Naturally With Green FingerTips or pick up your copy of my book 'Grow & Support Your Garden Naturally' available to purchase from Amazon.
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