- 192 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
About This Book
Whether you garden on a small city lot or on a large country property, Composting for a New Generation covers everything you need to know to make great compost quickly. Composting is not just about reducing food and yard waste; it's also about improving the health of your soil and the productivity of your garden. Compost is full of nutrients and beneficial microbes that help plants thrive, but store-bought compost is expensive and often comes packaged in non-recyclable plastic bags. Instead of running to the store to purchase compost, learn how to make your own rich, earthy compost and watch your garden thrive. Composting for a New Generation explains the complex science behind effective and efficient composting in layman's terms andincludes detailed information on tried-and-true composting methods right along withnew, innovative techniques. Fromtraditional bin composting (including step-by-step instructions forbuilding your own bin) and vermicomposting, to keyhole gardens and trench composting, you'll close the coverwith all the knowledge needed to be an expert composter today. Plus, you'll learn how to use all that "home cooked" compost successfully. Composting for a New Generation is the most complete book to date on organic composting.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Contents
- Introduction
- 1 The Expected and Unexpected Benefits of Composting
- 2 The Science of Composting
- 3 Composting Basics
- 4 Maintaining Your Compost Bin
- 5 In-Vessel Composting Techniques
- 6 Integrated Composting
- 7 Vermicomposting
- 8 Harvesting and Using Your Finished Compost
- Acknowledgments
- Bibliography and Reference List
- Appendix A Which Composting Style Is Right for You?
- Appendix B Compost Recipes
- Index
- About the Author
- Copyright