Compost Collection (page 4)

Trowel in large plastic plant pot containing soil and compost

Tomato plant seedling tied to wooden support above compost sheet

Using hands to place compost around tomato plant in growing bag

Plastic funnel in growing bag containing compost

Man placing loam-based potting compost in hole between paving blocks, to form planting pocket, close-up

Hand sowing French bean Blue Coco seeds in pot, close-up

Hand sowing broad bean seed in pot, close-up

Hand placing seeds in holes made in compost, in plant pot, close-up

Hands holding compost, close-up

Filling biodegradable pots with compost, using trowel, close-up

Woman holding pile of soil in cupped hand, pinching soil between fingers of other hand, close-up

Gel crystals being added to compost in flower pot, close-up

Cuttings in a pot, compost, fertiliser, labels and tools

Cocoa shells

Spade in soil, digging in compost and sand, side view

Row of compost heaps

Digging over soil using a spade, front view

Using hands to fill pot with compost, close-up

Mans hands planting Fuchsia Thalia in large container, close-up

Three green plastic compost bins by wall

Green plastic compost tumbler bin, close-up

Woman turning green plastic compost tumbler bin, side view

Twigs and leaves in compost bin, close-up

Rotting food on compost heap

Compost heap, cross-section

Green plastic compost bin, with lid

Wooden compost bin

Planting seedling on compost

Lettuces in vegetable patch, with plastic compost bin in the background

Trowel pushed into compost

Wooden compost bin, block of biodegradable waste and green plastic compost bin

Wooden compost bin in garden

Compost heap in bag

Two plastic containers, containing soft green waste and woody waste

Tipping leaves and wood from plastic bin into compost container

Compost heap in wooden bin

Compost being lifted from bin with garden fork

Soft waste compost heap

Strip of compost mixture

Wooden compost bin and garden spade

Container filled with food leftovers, including egg shells, vegetables

Compost heap, cross-section

Hand holding compost

Leafmould

Hand adding mulch to plant pot, close-up

Placing sliced root cutting in pot (propagating from root cuttings), close-up

Clipping branch above compost bin, close-up

Hand placing compost around base of Canna rhizome in box

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"From Kitchen Scraps to Nutrient-Rich Soil: The Magic of Compost" In the heart of Cotswolds, UK, a black plastic composting bin stands tall, brimming with potential. Inside this 220-liter container made from 100% recycled plastic by Blackwall, a bustling community thrives. A closer look reveals an intricate network of worms wriggling through a variety of kitchen waste – vegetable and fruit peelings mingling with cardboard scraps. These diligent worms are nematodes, captured in stunning detail under the lens of a scanning electron microscope (SEM). Their tireless efforts transform discarded organic matter into dark, rich compost – nature's own recycling system at work. Composting is not a new concept; it has been practiced for centuries. An ancient woodcut engraving depicts shepherds tending to their flock while surrounded by perils at sea. This illustration comes from "Le Grand Kalendrier et Compost des Bergiers, " printed in Troyes around 1490 – evidence that even our ancestors recognized the value of composting. In modern times, compost heaps take on various forms. In wild areas adorned with nettles and other plants thriving on nutrient-rich soil, wooden planks and posts create sturdy enclosures for decomposing organic matter. These humble structures serve as havens for countless microorganisms breaking down garden waste into precious humus. A cross-section illustration unveils the inner workings of a blue plant pot layered meticulously to ensure optimal drainage and growth conditions. Gravel provides stability at the base while turves and nutrient-rich compost nurture plants above ground level—a testament to how thoughtful design can enhance gardening success. Across continents in Issaquah, Washington State USA, rows of plastic watering cans stand ready for hand-watering gardens nurtured by this very same composted goodness. As gardeners tend to their green spaces using these tools inspired by practicality and convenience alike—compost remains the backbone of their thriving plants.