by miranda_hart | Nov 1, 2024 | Food Waste Recycling
Tea bags and coffee grounds are excellent additions to your compost, providing essential nutrients and helping to create a rich, crumbly compost for your garden. However, not all tea bags are created equal, and knowing how to use these materials properly will ensure...
by miranda_hart | Nov 1, 2024 | Food Waste Recycling
Composting is a fantastic way to recycle food and garden waste, but not all materials are compost-friendly. Knowing what can and can’t go into your compost pile helps keep it balanced, pest-free, and nutrient-rich. Here’s a quick guide to compostable and...
by miranda_hart | Nov 1, 2024 | Food Waste Recycling
Worms are the powerhouses behind vermicomposting, breaking down food scraps into nutrient-rich compost for your plants. By getting to know the types of worms, what they like, and how to care for them, you’ll have a thriving worm bin that transforms waste into “black...
by miranda_hart | Nov 1, 2024 | Food Waste Recycling
Composting is an easy, sustainable way to recycle food and garden waste, enriching your soil and reducing landfill waste. With just a bit of setup and care, you’ll turn everyday scraps into “black gold” that helps your garden thrive. Here’s how to start composting at...
by miranda_hart | Nov 1, 2024 | Grow your own
A pollinator garden is a beautiful way to support bees, butterflies, and other vital insects. By planting a variety of flowers and providing a welcoming habitat, you’ll encourage these essential creatures to thrive, supporting biodiversity and helping plants...
by miranda_hart | Nov 1, 2024 | Grow your own
Microgreens are nutritious, flavour-packed baby plants that are easy to grow indoors. With only a small container and a bit of light, you can have fresh, vibrant greens in just 7-14 days. Here’s everything you need to know to grow your own microgreens from home. 1....
by miranda_hart | Nov 1, 2024 | Grow your own
Zero Waste Smoothies Planet Mirt’s Guide to Zero-Waste: How to Use Leftover Fruits and Veggies At Planet Mirt, we love finding ways to reduce food waste—starting right in the kitchen with zero-waste smoothies! If you have leftover fruits, veggies, or even greens...
by miranda_hart | Nov 1, 2024 | Grow your own
Seed saving is a rewarding, sustainable way to grow your own plants year after year without buying new seeds. By harvesting seeds from your favourite veggies, herbs, and flowers, you can create a self-sufficient garden, cultivate varieties that thrive in your climate,...
by miranda_hart | Nov 1, 2024 | Grow your own
A vertical garden is a fantastic way to maximise growing space, especially if you have a small balcony, patio, or even just a sunny wall indoors. Not only does it bring fresh herbs, veggies, or flowers into your home, but it also adds a lush, green touch to any space....
by miranda_hart | Nov 1, 2024 | Grow your own
Edible flowers add colour, fragrance, and flavour to both your garden and your plate. These blossoms are easy to grow and bring a gourmet touch to your meals, from salads and desserts to drinks and garnishes. Here’s how to start growing, harvesting, and using edible...
