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Worms to wine: DaVero turns compost into a tasting lesson

At DaVero Farms and Winery in Healdsburg, the upcoming “Worms to Wine” workshop explores how soil health directly influences wine flavor. The three-hour, hands-on event on March 1 combines classroom learning with field work, as participants discover how compost builds resilience in vineyards and creates distinctive aromas in the glass. …

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Composting made simple

Transform garden and kitchen waste into nutrient-rich compost with minimal cost and space using this simple pallet method. By creating a dual-bay system from five reclaimed pallets arranged in an “E” shape, you can efficiently compost green garden clippings and uncooked vegetable waste year after year, benefiting both your soil …

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My chilli plants always produce loads of tasty fruits when I use this type of compost

Chilli peppers thrive in free-draining soil, especially when grown in pots where gardeners have complete control over growing conditions. For the best harvest, soil choice is crucial—affecting everything from fruit development to overall plant health. Experts, including South Devon Chilli Farm director Amrit Madhoo, recommend specific compost types, temperature conditions, …

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How to choose the right potting compost for your favourite plants and seeds

With spring on the horizon, gardeners are preparing their potting compost—a crucial “growing medium” that provides ideal conditions for potted plants, not actual compost. More than three million cubic metres of this specialized blend of ingredients like bark and wood fibre are used annually in the UK, with home gardeners …

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