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Composting weeds in small and large heaps

2026-05-27 4 Dailymotion

Making compost is quick and simple when you have any kind of enclosure, and enough ingredients. Anything that has grown will decompose. <br /><br />Adding weeds means less time spent sorting 'good and bad'. Plus it gives more compost in the end. I share understandings about how weeds can 'disappear' in a compost heap. <br /><br />My July course in making compost, at Homeacres https://charlesdowding.co.uk/events/short-afternoon-course-composting-wednesday-12th-july/<br /><br />Our open day is 3rd September 2023 https://charlesdowding.co.uk/events/charles-dowding-open-day/<br /><br />#compost #nodig #composting <br /><br />00:00 Introduction – composting weed roots, and plants affected by diseases or pests<br />00:45 Composting weed seeds<br />01:11 I explain the pipe in the middle of the heap, lining it with cardboard and mix of green and brown<br />01:35 A look at my relocated three-bay system<br />02:35 And two Dalek bins<br />04:03 And my larger, seven-bay compost making system <br />04:54 My open day 3rd September, and compost making course 12th July<br /><br />Filmed by Nicola Smith at Homeacres UK, 23rd June 2023.<br /><br />See my free advice for even more details https://charlesdowding.co.uk/compost-using-and-making/<br /><br />You can join this channel by paying a monthly fee, to support our work with helping gardeners grow better, and to receive monthly videos made only for members:<br />https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB1J6siDdmhwah7q0O2WJBg/join

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