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wellies, compost & a radical restructure

Posted on February 3, 2018 by Ruth Paris

My old wellington boots, much loved and at least 20 years old, had been leaking for some time, despite bicycle tyre repairs. They were standard old-fashioned Hunter Argylls so simple enough, you would think, to replace. Not if you have … Continue reading →

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feed the soil, not the plant

Posted on February 7, 2017 by Ruth Paris

Still committed to the no-dig principle, I increased my order of composted manure to 30 sacks and managed myself to trundle them from the gate where they were delivered all the way down to plot number 10. Whew. I’ve now … Continue reading →

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a mouse in the compost

Posted on November 22, 2015 by Ruth Paris

Turning the compost, forking it from one side over the compartment wall to the other is Hard Work, ideal for a chilly day. It was gratifying how many red worms there were, and how effective the results of their activity. … Continue reading →

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