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    1. Know and improve your soil | 40 mins

    Gloved hands spreading compost onto soil. The first rule of organic growing is to understand the soil you are working with so that you can take steps to improve its structure and fertility naturally. 

    In this section we will: 
    - find out how to assess your soil
    - explore ways of improving your soil

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    2. Why Compost? | 15 mins

    Wooden compost bins.There are many benefits to making your own compost at home. In this section we will look at some of these benefits and learn why compost isn't just good for our gardens. 

    In this section you will learn:
       - The benefits of compost to your garden
       - The wider environmental benefits of composting

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    3. The composting process | 30 mins

    An open compost bin showing the layers of decomposition. Put simply, the compost process is the rotting down of organic material. This section will give you some ideas on what, and what not, to add to your compost heap to get the perfect ‘mix’. 

    In this section you will learn about:  
    - The foundations of composting
    - How to make compost effectively

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    4. Choosing a compost bin | 20 mins

    Compost binsAt Garden Organic, we understand that it can sometimes be difficult to choose the right bin when starting out. There is no one perfect composting solution for everyone as it will depend on factors like what you have to compost and how quickly you want to produce it.

    In this section you will learn
       - The elements of a compost bin
        - Choosing the right compost method for you

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    5. Using your compost | 20 mins

    Emptying compost from a green johanna compost bin into a wheelbarrow to use. After patiently waiting for your compost to be ready, you get to use it at last. But how can you make the most of your precious 'black gold' and should you use it straight from the bin or as a mix? 

    In this section you will learn:
    - How to make best use of compost in your garden
    - How and why to make your own compost mixes

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    6. Common composting questions | 10 mins

    A range of fresh green and brown materials at the top of a compost bin. At Garden Organic we regularly receive questions about composting. In this section we have compiled some of the most frequent questions we hear and offer easy to follow advice on how to manage common composting challenges.

       - Why have I got ants in my compost bin?
       - Why does my compost smell so bad?
       - Can I put compostable packaging in my compost bin at home?

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    Further support

    We hope you enjoyed this module and found the content useful. If you have any horticultural questions that you would like more support with, you can contact us at advice@gardenorganic.org.uk for more information from one of our team. 

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