Things you should Not Refrigerate

September 8September 8Posted in FoodTagged avocados, bananas, basil, batteries, bread, citrus, coffee, cold, cucumbers, food, fridge, fruits, garlic, honey, hot sauce, nail polish, never, not, onions, potatoes, refrigerate, refrigerator, should, sprout, things, tip, tips, tomatoes, winter squash2 Comments

The refrigerator is a great invention that has hugely increased the time we can keep out food without it spoiling. However, whilst it is an essential tool to store food safely for some foods, others do not respond well to lower temperatures and can lose much of their flavor and even spoil quicker when stored in the fridge.

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Why Compost and What to Compost? via @recycle_now

October 22October 24Posted in Garden & NatureTagged bark, benefits, bin, branches, browns, cardboard, cat littler, chickweed, coffee grounds, compost, cooked, dairy, dog poo, egg boxes, environmental, fallen, filter paper, fruit, garden, grass cutting, greens, leaves, meat, nappies, nettles, not, old flowers, out, paper, peelings, philippa forrester, plants, rhubarb, Salad, sawdust, scraps, seed heads, tea bags, twigs, vegetables, weeds, what, whyLeave a comment

Why compost?

Composting is an inexpensive, natural process that transforms your kitchen and garden waste into a valuable and nutrient rich food for your garden. It’s easy to make and use.

“Just like you I am keen to do my bit for the environment and at the same time help my garden. All you need to do is follow the advice on this website and you too can get the best out of your bin and start giving Mother Nature a helping hand”

– Philippa Forrester

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