Why Compost Is Great For The Garden

Did you know that compost is a BRILLIANT resource for your garden? If not then, here, courtesy of Garden Organic is a list of the reasons why…… it provides food for plants slowly over time, which is the best way it improves the soil structure it makes heavy soils more workable it increases the amount of [...]

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Latest News On Nest Boxes

CJ Wildlife tell us that legally it’s now too late to clear out nest boxes for the first time (the law is intended to remove a pretext for egg collecting), but if you’ve been good and cleaned your nest boxes out already it’s worth checking them briefly, just in case there are lots of droppings [...]

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Slime and Punishment

Stop hungry slugs from gobbling up home-grown vegetables: sprinkle used coffee grounds on plant beds as a non-toxic deterrent. And remove disused pots and containers from the area – slugs often shelter in these during daylight hours. Thank you FoE, who sent out this great tip.

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EM Mud Balls and Greater Crested Newts

The tiny pond in my garden, not much bigger than a large dinner plate, has been erupting like a volcano for days now. Eyes keep appearing on the surface as do handfuls of Frogspawn. It seems to be manic under the surface. I can even see the activity from upstairs windows! We have seen more [...]

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Attracting Birds To Nyjer Seed Feeders

One of our very valued customers, Michael, has been telling us all about the tips he’s discovered for attracting birds with the Nyjer Seed Feeder he purchased.  We thought you’d all love to know this information so here it is shared for you……….. “Sylvia, We have had our new feeder with the nyjer seeds up [...]

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Fabulous Mushroom Kits Now Available!

These organic mushroom kits carry the HTA badge (Hardware Trades Association) and the bedding carries the CE organic certificate and are available as White, Brown and Shiitake. There are no Nitrates, Fungicides or Pesticides in the bedding. All the kits have complete traceability. They come in a coloured box with lots of info on the [...]

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New! Vegetable Compost For Raised Beds

Ideal for growing vegetables and salads, this vegetable compost is natural with balanced feed and nutrients to give enhanced cropping and flavour and is now available at The Recycle Works! These 60Lt bags of best quality 100% recycled Vegetable Compost are only available with the purchase of our Raised Beds and are provided as a [...]

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