Compost Collection

220 litres compost bin made by Blackwall using 100% recycled plastic Cotswolds UK
MAB-203 220 litres compost bin made by Blackwall using 100% recycled plastic Cotswolds UK Mark Boulton contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Compost / wormery - worms visible amongst variety of kitchen waste including vegetable and fruit peelings
MAB-391 Compost / wormery - worms visible amongst variety of kitchen waste including vegetable and fruit peelings and cardboard in top of black plastic recycled composting bin UK Mark Boulton Please

Nematode worm, SEM
Nematode worm, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Nematode worms are small worms that are unsegmented. Depending on the species, a nematode worm may be parasitic or free-living

Navire marchand au milieu des perils de la mer; d apres une gravure sur bois du Grand Kalendrier et compost des
6022372 Navire marchand au milieu des perils de la mer; d apres une gravure sur bois du Grand Kalendrier et compost des Bergiers, in-fol; imprime a Troyes, vers 1490 (engraving) by French School

A compost heap made with wooden planks and posts in a wild area with nettles growing nearby

Illustration of a compost bin, cross section

Cross section illustration of blue plant pot showing layers of gravel, compost, turves, and drainage at base

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Lettuce seedlings germinating in compost

Illustration of tomato plants in compost bag with marigolds growing between to attract pests

Cross section illustration of green plastic compost bin on bricks showing layers of stones, straw, soil, food waste and newspaper

Planting leek seedlings

Human hand holding mixture of compost and soil

Hand planting sunflower seeds in biodegradable pots filled with compost, close-up

Agaricus bisporus, assorted Cultivated Mushrooms fruiting in rich compost

Compost heap, cross-section

Illustration of old piece of carpet on top of compost bin

Black and white illustration showing fingers removing lily scale from bulb

Black and white illustration of how to plant lily scale in compost post

Digital illustration of three types of potting soil and compost in cross section of plant pots

Illustration of hand placing mound of cuttings compost in centre of heather plant (mound layering technique)

Illustration of hand scattering seeds on compost in plant pot, using a piece of folded paper, close-up

Illustration showing two methods of building a compost heap using a tractor to make heap covered with tarpaulin, and rows of rotting composed

Cross section illustration of a home made wooden worm compost box

Organic kitchen waste, organic waste

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Black compost bin with active worm population Date:

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Compost - woman tipping variety of kitchen waste including vegetable peelings paper and fruit into black plastic composting bin Date:

Mowed grass in garden compost bins, Kirk House, Chipping, Preston, Lancashire, England, May

Komptech self-propelled compost turner, turning over rotting bedding manure, England, June

A trial dog poo composter at Lynford Arboretum Norfolk

Gardener tipping bulb fibre compost into hole, ready for planting flower bulbs, Chipping, Lancashire, England, April

Snow covered urban allotment with greenhouse and compost bins, Norwich, Norfolk, England, January

Rove Beetle (Quedius cruentus) adult, on farm muck heap, Powys, Wales, January

Rove Beetle (Stenus cicindeloides) adult, on farm muck heap, Powys, Wales, January

Hand holding rhubarb stem growing in composted soil

Tomato seeds in tray of compost

Person potting up tomato plant

Mans hand filling window box with compost

Inserting plug plants into modules filled with compost

Worm bin, close-up

Compost mixture with red wiggler worm (Eisenia foetida)

Compost bin, lid open

Two compost bins made from untreated lumber and chicken wire

Childs hands holding pile of soil

Planting red beetroot seeds in holes in soil in large container

Girls hands planting long, thin seeds in small plant pots

Pushing the seed about 1cm into the seed compost

Planting a basket

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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.