Memorial Hall Library

The Rodale book of composting, simple methods to improve your soil, recycle waste, grow healthier plants, and create an earth-friendly garden, Grace Gershuny & Deborah L. Martin, editors

eng

Includes bibliographical references and index

illustrations

index present

non fiction

The Rodale book of composting

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Grace Gershuny & Deborah L. Martin, editors

Rodale classics

simple methods to improve your soil, recycle waste, grow healthier plants, and create an earth-friendly garden

"Even though this book was written over 25 years ago, composting is experiencing a renaissance - and this revised edition includes all the latest in new techniques, technology, equipment. Gardeners know it's the best way to feed the soil and turn food scraps into fresh produce, but even urbanites can get on board thanks to programs like compost pickup and citywide food waste initiatives. There's no better way to reduce landfill waste (and subsequent emissions) and dependence on fossil fuels while nourishing the earth. The Rodale Book of Composting offers easy-to-follow instructions for making and using compost, helpful tips for apartment dwellers to suburbanites, farmers and community leaders, and ecologically sound solutions to growing waste-disposal problems."--, Provided by publisher

Composting throughout History -- The Benefits of Compost -- Life inside a Compost Heap -- Compost and Plant Health -- The Frontiers of Composting -- Materials for Composting -- Using Manure -- Methods -- Composting with Earthworms -- Compost Structures -- Shredders anti Other Equipment -- Using Compost -- Large-Scale Composting -- Appendix: Resources and Information -- Index