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Using fire ash

Ash from wood fires is an organic material and can be disposed of in a number of ways. It can be sprinkled on icy paths to act as a deicer. It is high in nutrients (potassium carbonate, phosphate, iron, manganese, … Continue reading

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Wood fires are green fires

People with a log fire or wood burning stove will be delighted to learn that most wood sold as firewood in the UK is locally sourced and is organic, in that chemicals are not used in its production. There are … Continue reading

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A Successful Compost Heap

I’ve been using organic box schemes for the past couple of years and find them invaluable for the following reasons: Convenience of organic box schemes Their home delivery system saves me the time and hassle of having to make the … Continue reading

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Organic Box Schemes

I’ve been using organic box schemes for the past couple of years and find them invaluable for the following reasons: Convenience of organic box schemes Their home delivery system saves me the time and hassle of having to make the … Continue reading

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Cleaning without Chemicals

Every day we bombard our homes with an assortment of chemicals and toxins in the endless quest for a spotless house. Whilst giving our homes the sparkle we’re after these chemicals have a less than beneficial effect on our health. … Continue reading

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