In the garden

Is paper biodegradable? Can it be composted?

Humans use a ridiculous amount of paper! Besides recycling, how else can we divert it from landfill? Is paper biodegradable and compostable?

Is cheesecloth biodegradable and can it be composted? Generally, yes!

Once it has reached the end of its usable life, is cheesecloth biodegradable and can it be composted? Yes, with one main caveat!

Can you compost tofu? You bet!

Avoiding food waste where you can is important but it is sometimes unavoidable. Can you compost tofu or is it a dead cert for landfill?

Is burlap biodegradable? Can it be composted? It depends!

From rustic crafts to garden grow bags – burlap is incredibly versatile. But at the end of its usable life, is burlap biodegradable?

Is hemp fabric biodegradable? Can it be composted?

Despite the stigma of hemp, hemp fabric is making a comeback! Great news for the environment but is it biodegradable and compostable?

Is linen biodegradable? Can it be composted?

Like all good things, linen will not last forever. But is linen biodegradable and can it be diverted from the landfill by composting?

Is silk biodegradable? Can it be composted?

Despite being durable, silk won’t last forever. When it comes to the end of its useable life, is silk biodegradable and can it be composted?

Are peanut shells biodegradable? Can they be composted?

After snacking you will likely be left with a mountain of peanut shells that you don’t know what to do with! Will they biodegrade?

Are pistachio shells biodegradable? Can they be composted?

After snacking you will likely be left with a mountain of pistachio shells that you don’t know what to do with! Will they biodegrade?

Bird watching therapy – do birds help with depression?

Bird watching will ground you in the moment and provide a sense of calm in a hectic world. Here we look at some bird watching benefits.