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COMPOST!

The two new bins have arrived. A big white unmarked van pulled up, and since the only other delivery im expecting is a stick of PC memory, i went out to unlock the gate. They came with a free watering can, 2l, just right for Sam.

So, 1 and a half hours later, all the compost has been moved into its respective bin.


So, this is how it all looked half way through. Now, on the whole it wasn't too pongy, and its surprisingly interesting being able to see how different types of plant decompose. A warning though - thick layers of grass cuttings, when cut into, absolutely stink, badly like nappies.

and heres the finished lineup. The green wheeliebin is the councils garden waste service. So, fresh plant material goes into the right hand bin, once partially rotted it is moved to the middle, this turns and aerates it. When almost complete with just woody remains, it is again moved into the left hand bin. By the time it comes out of that one it should be good compost. The more knowledgable allotmenteers amongst you will have noticed the contents of the bottle. Yes folks, its 'organic accelerant', collected during a swift call to the shed after a cut of coffee. That went into the first bin.

So, with that done, and the area around it cleared and made tidy once again, a quick check of the plot and pick off of any caterpillers and its time to come in and have a bath. Its almost time to start thinning out the carrot seedlings

Yes, the spring veg looks to be doing well. I need to get a plank though so i can work between the rows.