DIY Compost

At Growing Power, our aim is to give guidance to our community about growing their own healthy food in the backyard. 

We believe one of the best fertilisers out there is Compost - made from our very own food scraps.

Our ‘living’ systems are composed of carbon residue, microorganisms, minerals, and red wriggler worms. They are in fact, very fertile - providing great nutrients for plants and for human nutrition. 

Our recipe for compost is made from recycled food waste, farm waste, brewery waste, and coffee grounds - any food scraps you find at home. We do not recommend anything like bread, dairy, or meat products to be included in the compost.

The product of Vermicomposting - that is, intensive Composting in boxes with worms - is also added to the growing system. This can be very beneficial for the worm castings as they are low impact and completely sustainable. 

Compost is a great fertiliser as it has the perfect pH for planting vegetables. We recommend adding the compost and castings to fields and raised beds as mulch, a soil amendment, and in the form of foliar teas.

Please use the Contact form on the right for DIY Compost information and ordering.