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The Generation Soil Revolution Blog
Composting, Food Forests And Regeneration
Explore articles, how-tos, and Bristol case studies. From real-world composting wins to soil-first growing, every post helps you turn food waste into living soil and grow more with less.
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The Future of Soil: How Communities Can Lead Climate Adaptation
The future of climate adaptation begins in the soil beneath our feet. Across the UK, communities are turning waste into resilience by regenerating living soil, cutting carbon, and rebuilding connection. From Bristol’s composting hubs to neighbourhood food forests, local action is proving that the path to climate adaptation doesn’t start with policy, it starts with community.
Alex Montgomery
Dec 16, 20253 min read
The Secret Life of Waste: Inside the Bristol Living Compost Project
Food waste isn’t waste, it’s life waiting to return. The Bristol Living Compost Project transforms kitchen scraps into living compost that feeds the soil and cuts carbon. Using an innovative three-stage process, Generation Soil is building a citywide circular system that reconnects people to the land beneath them, proving that regeneration begins right where waste ends.
Alex Montgomery
Dec 16, 20253 min read
Where Can I Get Support for School Gardening Projects in Bristol?
Want to start a school gardening project in Bristol? Generation Soil helps schools design, build, and sustain living learning gardens with compost, workshops, and curriculum-linked support. Join the Bristol Living Compost Project to connect students with soil, microbes, and nature, and grow the next generation of environmental leaders, one garden at a time.
Alex Montgomery
Dec 16, 20254 min read
The Green Ages: Rethinking Our Relationship With Nature
Our relationship with nature has shifted across the centuries from extraction to exploitation, and now to regeneration. The Green Ages explores how each era shaped our environment, and why building living soil may define the next.
Alex Montgomery
Dec 16, 20253 min read
From Sewer to Soil: How Victorian Waste Systems Still Shape Urban Sustainability
Our urban waste systems were designed in the 1800s to fight disease, not to regenerate life. Today, that 19th-century logic still shapes how we deal with food and waste. At Generation Soil, we’re helping Bristol build the next waste revolution: turning what we throw away into living soil again.
Alex Montgomery
Nov 3, 20254 min read
Regenerating Bristol’s Urban Soil: Practical Steps for Healthier Ground
Urban soils in Bristol are often compacted, depleted, or lifeless, but they can be brought back to life. Discover how composting, bokashi, and biochar can regenerate even the smallest patch of city ground. Learn how Generation Soil’s community projects are restoring Bristol’s urban ecosystems and helping people reconnect with the living soil beneath their feet.
Alex Montgomery
Oct 12, 20253 min read
Compost Clinic Bristol: Turn Food Waste into Regenerative Soil
At the Compost Clinic Bristol, we’re helping households and businesses turn food waste into living, regenerative soil. Through community composting, workshops, and local collection, Generation Soil is building a circular system that feeds both people and the planet. Discover how your leftovers can restore soil health, cut emissions, and support Bristol’s growing network of urban gardens — one bucket of compost at a time.
Alex Montgomery
Sep 16, 20254 min read
Generation Soil on YouTube: Our Food Forest Journey
Discover the Generation Soil YouTube channel, where we document our journey in regenerative growing, composting food waste, and building a market garden in Bristol. From tutorials on bokashi and wormeries to behind-the-scenes updates on soil health, biodiversity, and community, our videos explore circular food systems in action. Join us to learn, grow, and be part of a movement regenerating soil, nature, and wellbeing.
Alex Montgomery
Sep 3, 20254 min read
ROOTS ALLOTMENTS x GENERATION SOIL: Our Food Forest Market Garden is Taking Shape!
Generation Soil CIC and Roots Allotments are creating a regenerative food forest market garden in Bristol. This community-powered project will use no-dig growing, living woodchip paths, and agroforestry to improve soil health, grow fresh local produce, and boost biodiversity. Volunteers are invited to help build beds, plant crops, and learn practical skills that support a thriving, regenerative local food system.
Alex Montgomery
Aug 15, 20254 min read
How to Get Involved in Local Food System Education in Bristol with Generation Soil
Join Generation Soil CIC in Bristol to learn, volunteer, and take action for a healthier planet. We run workshops, a market garden, and a food waste composting service that turns scraps into living soil. Get involved in local food system education, discover sustainable growing methods, and help build a circular economy that regenerates nature, supports community wellbeing, and creates a resilient future for Bristol.
Alex Montgomery
Aug 12, 20254 min read
How to Grow Microgreens Indoors: A Year-Round Guide to Fresh, Nutritious Greens
Want to grow your own food with zero outdoor space, zero experience, and almost zero cost? Microgreens are your answer. These tiny, nutrient-packed shoots are quick to grow, full of flavour, and ready to harvest in just a week or two. Whether you're in a flat or a garden shed, you can grow something fresh and nourishing all year round. Ready to transform your windowsill into a mini farm? Here's how to get started…
Alex Montgomery
Jul 30, 20254 min read
SEE SOIL SOUNDS: Exploring the Hidden Life of Bristol’s Soil
Soil is the foundation of life on Earth but most of us never stop to think about it. In fact, the word soil still carries negative meanings in everyday language: “soiled,” “dirt,” “filthy.” Yet beneath our feet lies one of the most complex and vital ecosystems on the planet a living, breathing network that sustains every meal we eat. That’s what inspired SEE SOIL SOUNDS , my doctoral research and public engagement project based in Bristol. My aim is simple: to change how peo
Alex Montgomery
May 7, 20254 min read
How to Create an Eco-Friendly Garden at Home
Creating an eco-friendly garden at home is not just a trend; it's a responsibility. With environmental concerns rising, taking actionable steps toward sustainability, and more importantly, regeneration, is essential. An eco-friendly garden is not only beautiful but also contributes positively to your surroundings. Whether you have a sprawling backyard or a small balcony, you can create a green space that is kind to the Earth. The Benefits of an Eco-Friendly Garden An eco-frie
Alex Montgomery
Apr 25, 20254 min read
Volunteer with Generation Soil: Growing Bristol’s Soil from the Ground Up
Are you passionate about food system transformation? If so, you’re not alone and Generation Soil CIC would love to hear from you. We're building a movement rooted in community, regeneration, and nature-led solutions to address the environmental and social challenges of our current food system. Whether you're into soil health, climate action, or community wellbeing, there’s a place for you here.
Alex Montgomery
Apr 16, 20254 min read
Generation Soil And Roots Allotments Launch a Market Garden
We are thrilled to announce our new partnership with Roots Allotments to launch a new agroforestry market garden in Bristol
Alex Montgomery
Mar 20, 20253 min read
Four Ways to Regenerate Soil in Your Urban Garden
Unfortunately, urban soils often face challenges such as contamination, compaction, and loss of organic matter.
Alex Montgomery
Mar 18, 20253 min read
Biochar in Bristol Gardens: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Soil Regeneration
Biochar is transforming the way Bristol grows. This carbon-rich material boosts compost life, improves soil structure, and locks carbon underground for centuries. At Generation Soil, we combine biochar with living compost to create healthy, climate-positive soils that feed plants and capture carbon. Discover how this ancient technique is helping regenerate Bristol’s gardens, allotments, and community growing projects.
Alex Montgomery
Mar 18, 20253 min read
Living Compost vs. John Innes: Which Soil Mix Grows Healthier Plants?
John Innes compost is familiar, consistent, and widely used, but does it grow the healthiest plants? This guide compares John Innes soil mixes with living compost, exploring soil biology, peat use, fertilisers, and long-term fertility. Discover why living compost supports biodiversity, soil health, and regenerative gardening far beyond traditional compost blends.
Alex Montgomery
Mar 10, 20253 min read
Living Ground: Is Dirt Living? The Science of Living Soil
Is soil living or nonliving? Beneath our feet lies a vast, hidden ecosystem of microbes, fungi, insects, and organic matter working together to support life on Earth. This article explores the science of living soil, why soil biology matters for food, climate, and water, and how composting helps regenerate living ground in cities like Bristol.
Alex Montgomery
Dec 30, 20244 min read
Learn Composting And Circular Food Skills in Bristol
Learn practical composting and circular food skills in Bristol through Generation Soil’s hands-on workshops. These interactive sessions explore composting methods, living soil, and regenerative food systems, helping you turn food waste into a resource. Designed for beginners and the curious alike, our workshops connect everyday actions to healthier soil, stronger communities, and a truly circular food system.
Alex Montgomery
Nov 20, 20243 min read
About Generation Soil CIC
Generation Soil is a Bristol-based non-profit turning food waste into living soil. Through the Bristol Living Compost Project, our workshops, and regenerative market gardens, we’re building a circular food system that keeps nutrients local and restores biodiversity across the city.
Every handful of compost we make begins as Bristol’s food scraps transformed through microbes, biochar, and community action. From households to schools and businesses, we help people connect with the soil beneath their feet and the food on their plates.
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Together, we can turn Bristol’s food waste into fertile ground and grow a more resilient, regenerative future, one bucket at a time.
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