I made up a biochar compost a few months ago using crushed hardwood charcoal at about 10% to 15% by volume, leaf-mould, blood and bone fertiliser with a little mycorrhizal fungi. On inspection I decided it was a bit too glutinous, so I added some horticultural sand to make it […]
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Aversley wood owned by the Woodland Trust was being treated as though it was high forest even though it is in fact derelict coppice. The wood is mainly Ash, Oak and Hazel. Management of the wood has been minimal for many years with little more than keeping the rides open. […]
When something new comes to our attention we often accept it without question. Even with all the evidence presented on the Internet about Biochar, it makes sense to do some tests to prove for yourself whether or not the claims can be replicated. I have an allotment where I grow […]
Making Biochar is an immediate way of beginning to tackle the vexed problem of carbon dioxide and methane emissions. I’ve decided to try and bring it to the attention of a wider audience so that anyone can experiment in their back yard. What is biochar?Biochar is made from wood or […]