I recently received the following very pleasing e-mail:

Hi Alan, my name is Haydn Carter and I am from New Zealand. At my school
we are starting a compost heap and I was just wondering if you could
give me a few pointers on how to start one and what to use. I am 9 years
old and my mate Sam is helping me as well he to is 9.*** ***
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I replied giving what information I could. It is always good to be able
to help and encourage youngsters into gardening.
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Alan & Joan Gould - North Lincs.