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Gardening & Composting
If you have a garden at home, however small, there are lots of things that you can do to help the environment.
Save money…grow your own food!
Growing some of your own food can be an excellent way to save money, get fit and have fun. Of course, it can also be good for the environment, as food grown in your own garden doesn’t clock up many food miles. Also, you can choose to garden organically (without using artificial fertilisers and pesticides), which means less damage to wildlife.
You don’t need to have a large garden to grow your own fruit and vegetables, as many can be grown successfully in pots and other containers on your patio or in your back yard.
If you find that you do need extra space, look into renting an allotment. Most allotments are administered by local councils, and prices for renting an allotment vary from one area to another, but are usually very reasonable. If you think that an allotment may be too big for you, consider sharing with a friend or neighbour. For more information contact your local council or the National Society of Allotment and Leisure Growers.
Composting
Composting your kitchen scraps and garden waste at home is an easy way to make a free compost to use in pots and containers and in your garden. You do not need a big garden either, just a small space to site your compost bin. Recycle Now have lots of information on composting at home and how to get hold of a low-cost composting bin.
Gardening for Wildlife
However small your garden, there are lots of things that you can do to make your garden more attractive to wildlife. Visit the BBC website to find out more.