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Description - Composting For Dummies by Cathy Cromell

Back-to-basics gardening that will benefit the earth and your
wallet!
Want to use ordinary waste to create an extraordinary garden?
Composting lets you turn household food waste, yard clippings, and
more into free compost and mulch that's chock-full of nutrients.
From building and working with traditional compost bins to starting
an indoor worm-composting operation, Composting For Dummies makes
these often intimidating projects easy, fun, and accessible for
anyone!


Digging into compost basics — get a handle on the benefits
of composting and the tools you'll need to get started

Choosing the best method and location — find the best
composting method and location that's right for you, whether it's
above ground, in a hole, in a container or bin, or even right in
your kitchen

Building your pile — learn which ingredients can go into
your compost pile, what stays out, and how to mix it all up in the
right proportions

Stepping beyond traditional composting — get the lowdown on
vermicomposting (letting worms eat your garbage), growing green
manures to compost later, and sheet composting in the same spot you
plan to plant


Open the book and find:


A step-by-step guide to composting

The right gear and tools for the job

Tips on constructing your own composting containers and bins

Materials you can safely compost (and those to avoid)

Cover crops to improve your soil now and compost later

Recommendations for using your finished compost

What worms contribute to your compost

Troubleshooting advice if your compost pile isn't
cooperating


Learn to:


Turn household food waste, yard clippings, and more into
nutrient-rich compost

Build and maintain your own compost bin

Use worms to aid in composting, both indoors and out

Give your vegetable and flower gardens a boost of energy

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