Compost Collection (page 2)

Childs hands holding pile of soil

Planting red beetroot seeds in holes in soil in large container

Girls hands planting long, thin seeds in small plant pots

Pushing the seed about 1cm into the seed compost

Planting a basket

Various terracotta flower pots, seedlings, compost and plant labels in a potting tray

Fine grit in palm of hand above Iris laevigata seeds in plant pot aquatic compost

Planting well-rooted softwood cutting in pot of compost, close-up

Removing old compost from around Hippeastrum bulb using metal widger

Man positioning developed plantlet into plant pot containing compost and potting hormone powder

Inserting pineapple cutting in pot, adding compost, close-up

Placing cutting in pot with the stem portions at an angle and growth buds just above soil (propagating blackberries by leaf bud cuttings)

Base of stem in compost root ball

Watering compost in seed tray using small watering can

Holding small empty seed tray on top of seed tray below filled with compost

Scattering seeds onto compost in tray, close-up

Using piece of wood to remove excess compost from small seed tray

Compost heap surrounded with wire frame, side view

Using long-handled spade to lift mix of fertiliser and soil, close up

Worm bin lined with plastic, wood and straw, containing soil and eggshells and a sheet of newspaper, high angle view

Handful of potting compost held up in palm, close up

Repotting a houseplant, close-up

A compost heap lined with pieces of cardboard

Greenhouse work surface showing plants in pots, small heap of compost, terracotta plant pots, propagating tools, cuttings, sieve and jar of seeds, view through window of garden outside

Using a garden fork to spread compost just below the edging of a herb garden, close-up

Scattering vegetable seeds thinly onto compost in plant pot, from a tube of rolled-up paper, close-up

Using garden fork to dig compost into soil

Man potting Vitis Vinifera cuttings that have rooted individually

Potting garlic cloves in seed module containing compost, using hands

Hand placing leek seed in module filled with seed compost, close-up

Hand sowing seeds in pot of compost, two pots adjacent

Person sowing seed with fertilizer spreader (establishing a lawn)

Inserting Haworthia Cymbiformis offset into plant pot of compost using a metal widger

Person spraying water onto compost and seeds in pot

Person placing compost in plant pot, potted cacti and succulents nearby

Person planting division of rhizomatous plant in container of lined hessian and damp soil

Iris pseudacorus being repotted, hand adding compost, close-up

Person inserting Lagarosiphon major (aquatic plant) in compost using a dibber

Planting lily bulblets into pot of loam-based compost, close-up

Sowing Fritillaria meleagris seeds evenly over compost in pot, close-up

Inserting a single offset from a Crinum plant into pot of compost, using fingers, close-up

Hands covering daffodil bulbs in pot with potting compost, close-ups

Hand planting daffodil bulbs in prepared pot, close-up

Mans hands transferring seedlings to a terracotta pot

Hands potting Veronica shoot, close-up

Hand holding a single, rooted softwood cutting above a pot, making hole in compost using a metal widger, more softwood cuttings in separate pot nearby, close-up

Hands inserting softwood cutting into pot of compost, making hole with a cocktail stick, close-up

Using dibber to bed the plants down into compost and pack more compost into the crevices to hold the plants in position

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"From Kitchen Scraps to Nutrient-Rich Soil: The Magic of Compost" In the heart of Cotswolds, UK, a black plastic composting bin stands tall, brimming with potential. Inside this 220-liter container made from 100% recycled plastic by Blackwall, a bustling community thrives. A closer look reveals an intricate network of worms wriggling through a variety of kitchen waste – vegetable and fruit peelings mingling with cardboard scraps. These diligent worms are nematodes, captured in stunning detail under the lens of a scanning electron microscope (SEM). Their tireless efforts transform discarded organic matter into dark, rich compost – nature's own recycling system at work. Composting is not a new concept; it has been practiced for centuries. An ancient woodcut engraving depicts shepherds tending to their flock while surrounded by perils at sea. This illustration comes from "Le Grand Kalendrier et Compost des Bergiers, " printed in Troyes around 1490 – evidence that even our ancestors recognized the value of composting. In modern times, compost heaps take on various forms. In wild areas adorned with nettles and other plants thriving on nutrient-rich soil, wooden planks and posts create sturdy enclosures for decomposing organic matter. These humble structures serve as havens for countless microorganisms breaking down garden waste into precious humus. A cross-section illustration unveils the inner workings of a blue plant pot layered meticulously to ensure optimal drainage and growth conditions. Gravel provides stability at the base while turves and nutrient-rich compost nurture plants above ground level—a testament to how thoughtful design can enhance gardening success. Across continents in Issaquah, Washington State USA, rows of plastic watering cans stand ready for hand-watering gardens nurtured by this very same composted goodness. As gardeners tend to their green spaces using these tools inspired by practicality and convenience alike—compost remains the backbone of their thriving plants.