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Yesterday, I wrote about composting and a friend asked me what I would do if I didn’t have a garden. The answer is to try joining a local composting scheme. In many areas, you can choose to either deliver waste or have it collected from your doorstep. It’s then made into compost to be used in local gardens and parks.

If you do have your own compost heap, remember to protect it from the rain with a rain cover. Or alternatively, invest in a compost bin with a lid. This might also be a good idea if you have animals visiting your garden or of course, have pets and children at home.

If you are worried about insects being attracted to your heap, one solution would be to dig a hole in the center and bury your kitchen waste in the middle of it. And to keep it fresh, try adding lemon peel and basic, both which smell good and are excellent fly and bug deterrents.

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