Compost Culture

17/06/2026

17/06/2026

Compost Culture enjoyed a fantastic day learning about in-situ composting methods at Limestone Permaculture. More than simply trench composting, Brett’s techniques incorporate Permaculture principles to get the most out of resources in well-thought out systems. Such a wealth of knowledge and experience and so passionate to share it. Nicky’s amazing lunch was wholesome and invigorating, and kept us fuelled for a full day.

Thank you Lori, Hannah and Sam at Hunter Local Land Services for putting this workshop series on.

17/06/2026

During the cooler months, particularly in frosty climates, keep your worms in a warm and sheltered spot. This could include in your garage, basement, shed, or against a sheltered wall of your house.

Tip: On cold and frosty days, place a towel or piece of old carpet over your worm farm. This will protect your worms from becoming too exposed to very cold conditions.

17/06/2026

The cabbage has long since surrendered its form. It has dissolved into the dark, rich anonymity of the heap. It doesn't remember being a vegetable, and the finished compost doesn't know it was ever a leaf.

When the tomato plant rises, it doesn't know it is building its fruit from the ghost of a winter harvest.

Nature moves from one state to the next without looking back. It doesn’t need a story to do its work. But as the gardener, you carry the thread. You see the hidden continuity. You understand that the harvest on your table is simply an old gift in a new wrapper.

The cabbage doesn't know it became the tomato. But you do.

17/06/2026

Ever wondered what's actually beneath your feet? Want to know how healthy your soil is? Would you like to make compost teas or extracts from your compost but not sure if it has the biology to make it worthwhile?

Compost Culture can take a closer look at your soil or compost and tell you if you have vibrant soil or dreary dirt, completed compost or a load of rot. Whether you're a farmer, backyard grower, business, school, community garden or a budding green thumb, all it takes is a small sample of your soil or compost. You can drop it off, pay for pick up, or post it directly.

17/06/2026

The NSW FOGO mandate deadline is creeping closer. From July 2026, separating food and organic waste isn't a nice-to-have. It's the law.

Big foreign-owned waste management companies are offering no-obligation FOGO waste consultations and then charging you an arm and a leg to make your organic resources vanish. But they don’t. And neither do the costs.

There’s a lot of greenwashing out there. Take it into your own hands. Your business can transform food scraps into compost and soil amendment on site. That's REAL circular economy stuff happening right in your backyard, feeding the local environment and fuelling the local economy. You can be your own solution, fully sustainable, not dependent on anyone else and not paying ongoing and forever for the privilege.

Compost Culture offers this empowering solution by giving your business the confidence to compost. Being compliant doesn't have to be complicated. We can assess your needs and help you set up a bespoke compost solution to suit your business. We can train staff and provide check-in consultations until you feel confident and have it under control.

Don’t think you have the space? You’d be surprised by how little room you need to make compost and how much your business can reduce its waste by fully separating it into its different streams. Not to mention how much Compost Culture can save your business by reducing waste and recognising resources.

Don’t have anywhere to apply the compost? Compost Culture can creatively connect your finished compost with a purpose that benefits your business and local community. Imagine closing the loop by donating the compost to a school or community garden or inviting your staff or customers to take home your soil solution.

If you are an educational organisation, Compost Culture offers incursions and workshops to get your whole institution enthusiastic and excited about composting.

If your business handles or sells food:

👶 Childcare facilities;
🎓 Schools, universities and TAFEs;
🏥 Aged care facilities and hospitals;
🍽️ Restaurants, cafes, pubs and bars;
🏨 Hotels and accommodation providers;
🏢 Office buildings with food prep areas,

you can save your business big bucks and turn your organics into a demonstration of your business’s commitment to sustainability.

Meet the mandates on your terms and contact Compost Culture to get your business composting with confidence.

16/06/2026

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16/06/2026

The NSW FOGO mandate deadline is creeping closer. From July 2026, separating food and organic waste isn't a nice-to-have. It's the law.

Big foreign-owned waste management companies are offering no-obligation FOGO waste consultations and then charging you an arm and a leg to make your organic resources vanish. But they don’t. And neither do the costs.

There’s a lot of greenwashing out there. Take it into your own hands. Your business can transform food scraps into compost and soil amendment on site. That's REAL circular economy stuff happening right in your backyard, feeding the local environment and fuelling the local economy. You can be your own solution, fully sustainable, not dependent on anyone else and not paying ongoing and forever for the privilege.

Compost Culture offers this empowering solution by giving your business the confidence to compost. Being compliant doesn't have to be complicated. We can assess your needs and help you set up a bespoke compost solution to suit your business. We can train staff and provide check-in consultations until you feel confident and have it under control.

Don’t have anywhere to apply the compost? Compost Culture can creatively connect your finished compost with a purpose that benefits your business and local community. Imagine closing the loop by donating the compost to a school or community garden or inviting your staff or customers to take home your soil solution.

If your business handles or sells food, you can save your business big bucks and turn your organics into a demonstration of your business’s commitment to sustainability.

Meet the mandates on your terms and contact Compost Culture to get your business composting with confidence.

15/06/2026

We're excited to welcome Dr Ernie Harbott from Compost Culture to Condobolin in September

Travelling all the way from Singleton, Ernie will be running two hands-on composting workshops designed to help people of all ages turn everyday organic waste into a valuable resource.

🌱"Dish the Dirt" - Composting Workshop
Perfect for anyone interested in creating healthier soils, reducing waste and improving their composting skills at home.

🪱Kids Compost & Worm Farm Workshop
A fun, interactive session where kids will learn all about composting, worms & soil health by building a worm farm

Locations TBC, tickets available soon

This event has been supported by the NSW Government through the Landcare Enabling Program Phase 3 Innovations and Partnerships Grant Program