Compost Pit

Improving soil by using compost is a keystone of organic gardening. Well-made compost is an incredibly useful material. It is a wonderful soil improver, aiding water retention in light sandy soils and breaking up heavy clay soil. As a growing medium it provides nutrients to plants, allowing for vigorous growth and higher yields. When used as mulch it feeds the plant and improves soil. The composting process has many learning opportunities that are accessible to pupils of all ages.