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Composting in Crete!

I'm living in Crete and would like some Mediterranean composting advice! There are plenty of flies around and I'm cutting back geraniums; how do I get rid of the former and can I compost the latter?

Bees in compost bins

I've noticed bees nesting in my compost bins. How can I pursuade them to relocate without harming them?

Worms and recycling.....

What can I feed the worms in my wormery...?

Composting School Kitchen Waste

I'd like to compost all the kitchen waste produced by a school kitchen but I'm concerned that some food waste might not break down. Have you any advice...?

Which Compostumbler?

My garden produces a lot of compostable waste and my traditional bins aren't really doing the job. Which size compost tumbler do I need ...?

Springtails in my Compost Bin!

I've got some tiny white bugs in my compost bin which I think are Springtails. Is this likely and do I need to get rid of them...?

Compost Tumbler

My compost tumbler makes excellent compost but there's one thing that's always bugged me - what's the best way to empty it? Any ideas...?

Which Composter?

I'd like an Aerobin composter to beat the rats but I'd like to know more about its construction. Can you help...?

Turning to Composting!

I want to develop a home composting system and I'd like to know more about turning a compost heap. How often do you have to do it ...?

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