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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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How to Start Composting at Home in Bristol (and Beyond)
Composting isn’t just for gardeners. Whether you live in a Bristol flat or a UK village, your kitchen scraps can become living soil. Learn how bokashi, wormeries, and community compost hubs turn everyday waste into regeneration.
Alex Montgomery
Oct 204 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 123 min read
Six Steps to Restore Your Soil Microbiome
Revive your soil microbiome in six simple steps. Discover microbe-friendly practices and how living compost boosts resilience, yield, and soil health.
Alex Montgomery
Sep 164 min read
The True Value of Living Compost: Why It’s Worth It
Why does our living compost cost £12 for 5 litres when garden centre bags are so much cheaper? The answer is simple: our compost is alive. Made in Bristol from locally sourced food waste and woodchip, it’s packed with beneficial microbes, fungi, and nutrients that regenerate soil health and give your plants the best start. Every purchase also supports community composting, food education, and our two-acre food forest market garden.
Alex Montgomery
Sep 163 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 164 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 34 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 154 min read
Why Generation Soil’s Living Compost Stands Out from the Rest
Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, it's important to understand the differences in compost quality, ingredients, and impact on soil health. In this blog, we'll break down the main types of compost available and explain why Generation Soil compost is one of the best sustainable options on the market today.
Alex Montgomery
Jul 143 min read
Help Us Build Bristol’s Food Forest Market Garden
Generation Soil are on a mission to provide fresh and nutritious food, regenerate nature, and build resilient community by establishing a two-acre food forest market garden for Bristol.Â
Alex Montgomery
May 303 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...
Alex Montgomery
May 74 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 254 min read
Why Bristol Gardeners Love Generation Soil’s Compost Delivery
Grow stronger plants, improve your soil, and reduce food waste with Generation Soil’s Bristol Compost Project. Our compost is rich in microbes, retains moisture, and supports healthy, chemical-free growing. Whether you’re gardening at home or running a community plot, we offer local compost delivery and also sell our living soil separately. Join us and help regenerate Bristol, one bucket of compost at a time, delivered to your door.
Alex Montgomery
Apr 234 min read
Unlocking the Power of Living Compost: Three Ways to Regenerate Soil
Learn how to unlock the full potential of Generation Soil’s Living Compost with three practical methods: priming seeds to boost germination, making simple compost extracts for liquid feeding, and applying compost directly to soil and planting holes. These techniques introduce beneficial microbes, improve plant resilience, and support long-term soil health—helping you grow nutrient-dense food while regenerating the earth beneath your feet.
Alex Montgomery
Apr 184 min read
Embracing Agroforestry: Growing Food And Climate Resilience
Agroforestry blends trees, crops, and compost to regenerate soil and grow food sustainably. Discover how Generation Soil’s Bristol food forest uses biochar, living compost, and community composting to strengthen food security and biodiversity.
Alex Montgomery
Mar 263 min read
The Threat to Dartington Forest Garden: Why Land Access Matters
The Dartington Forest Garden faces closure, raising urgent questions about land access for regenerative farming, soil health, and community food security in the UK.
Alex Montgomery
Mar 203 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 183 min read
Bristol Compost Delivery: Living Soil to Your Doorstep
Our compost delivery service is here to provide allotments, gardens, and farms with high-quality, microbially active compost.
Alex Montgomery
Mar 183 min read
Living Compost vs. John Innes: Which Soil Mix Grows Healthier Plants?
What exactly is John Innes compost, and how does it compare to the living compost we produce at Generation Soil? Let’s break it down.
Alex Montgomery
Mar 103 min read
Living Ground: Is Dirt Living? The Science of Living Soil
Soil is more than just dirt under our feet. It is a dynamic, living ecosystem teeming with life that sustains our planet.
Alex Montgomery
Dec 30, 20244 min read
Soil: The Unsung Hero Beneath Our Feet
What many of us overlook is that soil is much more than just dirt. It’s the foundation of all life on Earth.
Alex Montgomery
Nov 20, 20244 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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