For about two decades, Mr Elms has been known as Dr Compost for sharing his knowledge on composting and gardening in the Queenstown Lakes community.

Plants seldom thrive in pots filled with garden soil. Compost is, strictly speaking, composted materials from a compost bin or composting facility.

My chilli plants always produce loads of tasty fruits when I use this type of compost – and experts say it’s key to successful crops. The ideal …

Local growers say organic compost improves soil, lowers farming costs · Producers hope to begin exporting vermicompost to Gulf markets.