HOTBIN composting is celebrating its first Birthday with two awards under its belt. Just after being awarded Northumberland Green Business 2012 they were told that Grow Your Own magazine readers had ...

The brand new HotBin is fresh off the production line today which is great news for gardeners and those keen to recycle more food waste in their own backyard. It has been designed and developed by ...

What are you getting your loved one for Christmas this year? It might not be the most romantic of gifts, but you could consider a sleek black box that will turn kitchen and garden waste into compost ...

At my time of life – on the nursery slopes of middle age, thank you for not asking – I’m meant to have bought a sports car (I don’t drive) or an expensive leather jacket (I’m a vegan). Instead, I’ve ...

Producing your very own compost is easier than you think and it’s full of nutrients to fertilise your plants. Tidy up your garden, cut the grass, strim the hedges, rustle up the leaves and collect ...

WITH eco issues such as climate change, pollution and sustainability high on the agenda, we’re all becoming more environmentally aware, which for many of us means recycling and – if we have a garden – ...

Making your own compost turns garden and kitchen waste into a valuable material that supplies nutrients, improves soil structure and suppresses weeds. So most of us do it – and even those who don’t ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Producing your very own compost is easier than you think and it ...