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Make Your Own Organic Smoothie

July 06th, 2008 | Category: Guides

After her great ideas on an ‘Organic Facemask’ we found this video tutorial on creating an Organic Smootie…… ummmm Yum!

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Make your own organic face masks

June 16th, 2008 | Category: Guides

We stumbled across this little gem on youtube.  Why not have a go at making your own organic face masks?  It doesn’t seem to have done her any harm!

 

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The good composting guide

June 15th, 2008 | Category: Guides

Composting is a natural process which turns unwanted organic matter, like kitchen scraps and garden waste, into a useful natural fertiliser for your garden.

 

Many local authorities are now providing free or reduced cost compost bins. For more information visit www.recyclenow.com.

 

For the best results follow these 5 simple rules:

1)    Place your compost bin in a sunny position on well drained, loosened soil; as this will encourage worms and bacteria to enter the bin.

2)    Have a good mix of waste material as this will aid decomposition.

3)    Put your compost bin somewhere easily accessible to you as this will encourage you to use it rather than heading straight to the bin.

4)    Always keep a lid on your compost bin so it can retain heat and moisture.

5)    Avoid putting too much grass in your compost bin as it will make it wet and smelly!

 

Things to compost:

Vegetable and fruit peelings

Tea bags

Crushed egg shells

Weeds

Grass cuttings

Hair

Paper

Soft cardboard

Leaves

Prunings

Vacuum dust

 

Your compost will be ready when it has reached a crumbly consistency and a rich brown colour. Dig it into your soil to act as a slow release fertiliser.

 

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