Matt and I had regular disagreements when it came to deciding what goes onto the compost heap, in which quantity and in which order.

So it seemed a good idea to attend Hugh Baker's Master Composting Course to find out a little more and also to learn how to teach others about composting.

We were given very comprehensive yet simple instructions to composting, and amongst other things an overview of the various methods (conventional, trench, leaf mould, wormery, hedgehog pile, mulching etc) as well as some do’s and don'ts in a friendly atmosphere at Hugh’s lovely house where we met other enthusiasts from all over Surrey.

A short presentation was also given by Peter Hill from WRAP about subsidised composting bins (check these out) and by Jane Taylor from Sita who are working together with Surrey County Council to manage and reduce Surrey’s waste. See their web site here. 

We will be there to give advice on composting at the Green Mole Forum stand at Bookham Village Day on the 21st June 2008. If you want more information click here.