Green-fingered Brits have recently shared a nifty tip for fertilising gardens in a more wallet-friendly and eco-conscious manner - using none other than ordinary kitchen remnants. They've exposed that an everyday waste item, often simply tossed out, can significantly enhance your garden's health without busting the bank. This revelation also presents a brilliant way to cut down on kitchen scraps , a persistent issue for households everywhere despite attempts at mindful consumption, particularly where plant-based items are concerned.
Prompted by this concern, one savvy gardener took to social media to seek advice about whether she could recycle orange peels as compostan enquiry that sparked considerable response. Angela Knight reached out to the green-thumbed community on ' Gardening UK', a popular Facebook group, with, "Hi, I have a few compost questions. Can I put orange peel in the compost bin? I eat loads of oranges but as I never knew if you could I tend to throw the peel away.
" She also wondered: "I know you can't put onions, cooked food and meat in, but is there anything else you shouldn't put in the compact bin?" A flurry of replies ensued, with many avid gardeners confirming that tossing those citrus scraps into the mix indeed does wonders, reports the Express . Louise Gallagher endorsed the idea, commenting, "I always add oranges and onion! Not had any problems." Mabel Walker, another group member, said: "I put all uncooked veg and fruit peel, onions and orange banan.
