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Compostable Hessian Sacks

It’s no wonder hessian is so popular in the garden, not only is it compostable and extremely re-usable, the natural texture of the jute fibers makes it a very attractive...

Compostable Hessian Sacks

It’s no wonder hessian is so popular in the garden, not only is it compostable and extremely re-usable, the natural texture of the jute fibers makes it a very attractive...

Diversity is key to soil health

Diversity is crucial for the biological health of our soils – that was the conclusion of a series of soil workshops held in October in Victoria. Soil microbial ecologist Dr....

Diversity is key to soil health

Diversity is crucial for the biological health of our soils – that was the conclusion of a series of soil workshops held in October in Victoria. Soil microbial ecologist Dr....

Great Christmas Gift Ideas for Pets and Pet Owners

Healthy Pet FoodPet food certainly isn’t cheap, especially if you want to feed your pet food that is actually good for them. Giving the gift of healthy pet food will...

Great Christmas Gift Ideas for Pets and Pet Owners

Healthy Pet FoodPet food certainly isn’t cheap, especially if you want to feed your pet food that is actually good for them. Giving the gift of healthy pet food will...

How do I test my soil?

Professor Mark Taylor from Macquarie University's VegeSafe Program details how he test the backyard soil of Patch from Scratch garden on ABC TV Gardening Australia.VegeSafe test the metals in the...

How do I test my soil?

Professor Mark Taylor from Macquarie University's VegeSafe Program details how he test the backyard soil of Patch from Scratch garden on ABC TV Gardening Australia.VegeSafe test the metals in the...

Exciting Pampered Pooch Pack Competition

All you have to do is share with us your pooch on Facebook or Instagram, tag each of our brands and tell us why you love your pooch so much....

Exciting Pampered Pooch Pack Competition

All you have to do is share with us your pooch on Facebook or Instagram, tag each of our brands and tell us why you love your pooch so much....

Rural Areas Composting on Farms

On-farm Composting Throughout the 20th century chemical fertilisers have been used to increase and maintain production, however they cannot replace the loss of organic carbon in the soil, are increasingly...

Rural Areas Composting on Farms

On-farm Composting Throughout the 20th century chemical fertilisers have been used to increase and maintain production, however they cannot replace the loss of organic carbon in the soil, are increasingly...

Six tips to be a more sustainable kitchen

Dishwasher: Always use a dishwasher (high energy rated appliance) when it’s full of dishes. Also, skip the pre-rinsing of dishes as most modern dishwashers are powerful enough to take care of...

Six tips to be a more sustainable kitchen

Dishwasher: Always use a dishwasher (high energy rated appliance) when it’s full of dishes. Also, skip the pre-rinsing of dishes as most modern dishwashers are powerful enough to take care of...

Why must we ‘feed’ our soil organic matter?

A good soil is mainly made up of organic matter, which consists or decomposed that was once living ie. Weeds, plant material, animal waste and animal bodies.This breakdown of organic...

Why must we ‘feed’ our soil organic matter?

A good soil is mainly made up of organic matter, which consists or decomposed that was once living ie. Weeds, plant material, animal waste and animal bodies.This breakdown of organic...

The importance of soil health and microbiology

Soil is a crucial part of public health, despite it being the potential carrier of harmful bugs, says Environmental microbiologist, Dr Ian Pepper, from the University of Arizona. Dr Pepper recently...

The importance of soil health and microbiology

Soil is a crucial part of public health, despite it being the potential carrier of harmful bugs, says Environmental microbiologist, Dr Ian Pepper, from the University of Arizona. Dr Pepper recently...

Prepare soil for spring gardening with compost

Making sure that the soil is nourished in Winter will prepare soils for plants in Spring and Summer. So now is the perfect time to tend to the soil and...

Prepare soil for spring gardening with compost

Making sure that the soil is nourished in Winter will prepare soils for plants in Spring and Summer. So now is the perfect time to tend to the soil and...

Can you use Bokashi One with worm farms?

We get a few questions about our customers wanting to use the fermented kitchen waste from our Bokashi One kitchen composting system in their worm farms and conventional outdoor compost...

Can you use Bokashi One with worm farms?

We get a few questions about our customers wanting to use the fermented kitchen waste from our Bokashi One kitchen composting system in their worm farms and conventional outdoor compost...

Keys to composting food waste for apartment dwe...

While on paper it may seem like a bridge too far, if you live in an apartment and don’t have access to a backyard, composting your kitchen waste is still...

Keys to composting food waste for apartment dwe...

While on paper it may seem like a bridge too far, if you live in an apartment and don’t have access to a backyard, composting your kitchen waste is still...

Managing smells that your Bokashi One bucket ma...

QuestionI am using my first Bokashi One bucket, which I bought very recently from your website. I have been adding kitchen scraps – mainly veggie and fruit and bread scraps,...

Managing smells that your Bokashi One bucket ma...

QuestionI am using my first Bokashi One bucket, which I bought very recently from your website. I have been adding kitchen scraps – mainly veggie and fruit and bread scraps,...

Bokashi Composting joins forces with Sustainabl...

Bokashi Composting Australia has partnered with Sustainable Salons Australia, an initiative aimed at encouraging and helping hairdressing salons to recycle their waste materials.Sustainable Salons provides hair salon operators with the...

Bokashi Composting joins forces with Sustainabl...

Bokashi Composting Australia has partnered with Sustainable Salons Australia, an initiative aimed at encouraging and helping hairdressing salons to recycle their waste materials.Sustainable Salons provides hair salon operators with the...

Be an Environmentally Aware Family

The environment is fragile and precious, meaning that it’s vital that every family not only understands the importance of the natural world but that they are playing an active role in...

Be an Environmentally Aware Family

The environment is fragile and precious, meaning that it’s vital that every family not only understands the importance of the natural world but that they are playing an active role in...

How quick can the EnsoPet compost?

We are often asked the question, ‘how much faecal matter can the EnsoPet compost?’. The daily volume of pet faecal matter the EnsoPet will tolerate depends on the composting rate. There...

How quick can the EnsoPet compost?

We are often asked the question, ‘how much faecal matter can the EnsoPet compost?’. The daily volume of pet faecal matter the EnsoPet will tolerate depends on the composting rate. There...

Composting Methods: Which One Is Right For You?

If you have decided to take the plunge and start composting there are a number of ways you can go about it. The best approach for you will depend on...

Composting Methods: Which One Is Right For You?

If you have decided to take the plunge and start composting there are a number of ways you can go about it. The best approach for you will depend on...

5 Benefits of Inground Composting with Bokashi

People have been burying their organic waste for centuries, and for good reason, it is an extremely effective form of composting. When waste breaks down under the soil all of...

5 Benefits of Inground Composting with Bokashi

People have been burying their organic waste for centuries, and for good reason, it is an extremely effective form of composting. When waste breaks down under the soil all of...