Hello Fellow Gardeners,

My last post talked all about aerobic compost, one of the components that help makes Highgrove gardens so spectacular. As promised, today we’re going to take a look at the other component–anaerobic compost.

Anaerobic simply means “without air.” Anaerobic compost is comprised of just two ingredients—leaves and woodsy stems, and produces a leaf mold that can help increase your soil’s nutrient content. This compost is low in nitrogen and high in humus, making it perfect for use in the fall! Just follow our handy diagram below…

Shredding the leaves and woodsy stems into a mulch will help speed decomposition!

Anaerobic compost is great all over the garden! In the fall, use the compost as a mulch! Simply lay the compost on top of your garden beds to protect them from the cold. Starting seeds? Mix the compost with your soil. Finally, this compost is great stuff if you have soil heavy in clay because it helps separate the particles and allows good drainage!

If you would like to know more about aerobic compost, check out my previous article Composting the Royal Way. Also I highly recommend checking out “The Elements of Organic Gardening” a book by HRH Prince Charles of Wales and Stephanie Donaldson.

You’ll get great tips from head gardener David Howard, Prince Charles’ head gardener, see stunning photographs of Highgrove (one of the most beautiful gardens in the world) and not to mention, you’ll get an inside peak at gardening the royal way!

Stay tuned for more tips, tricks, ideas, and inspiration on cold climate gardening from the Daily Weeder!

Happy Gardening,

Marie Suzanne

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