Sustainable Shrivenham is always looking for practical ways to support local people in growing their own food — and one of the most exciting initiatives currently underway is our Community Compost Project in partnership with the Defence Academy located in the next village. This project transforms food waste from the Academy into nutrient-rich compost that is utilised toContinue reading “Turning Waste into Growth: Sustainable Shrivenham’s Community Compost Project”
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How to make a herb spiral
Herb spirals are a permaculture design that allow you to maximise your growing space and create a range of microclimates for herbs with different needs. As with many permaculture techniques, herb spirals mimic the natural environment – for example mounds of earth and hillsides, that allow seeds and plants to naturally find colonise the mostContinue reading “How to make a herb spiral”
How to make a composting trench
Trench composting is an easy way to incorporate organic matter into the soil and it means you don’t have the trouble of having to turn your compost pile. This is a great solution if you don’t have the space for a compost system – it only requires a spade and otherwise is completely free. WinterContinue reading “How to make a composting trench”
How to revive your compost heap
Is your compost heap slow and stagnant? Does it take what feels like forever to produce any compost? The most common issues with compost heaps are a lack of oxygen in the middle of the pile or it becoming too wet or too dry. We helped Amanda Groom from Bicester Harvest at Home revitalise theContinue reading “How to revive your compost heap”
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