| Title | : | Compostology 1-2-3: Composting Made Simple |
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| ISBN | : | - |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Kindle Edition |
| Number of Pages | : | 118 |
| Publication | : | First published August 1, 2011 |
The experts at Organic Gardening share their years of experience with composting, blending together how-to information and simple science to help backyard gardeners understand the process of transforming household and yard waste into rich, crumbly compost. Learn which materials make the best compost, how to build a compost bin or layer a compost pile, how to troubleshoot, which tools and supplies make the composting process easier, step-by-step methods to keep compost cooking, and how to use "gardener's gold" to enrich the soil in garden beds, planting areas, and container gardens. With helpful tips and hints and easy-to-understand illustrations, Compostology 1-2-3 shows how to make and use compost for better soil, healthier plants, and tastier vegetables and fruit. And it's as easy as 1-2-3.
Compostology 1-2-3: Composting Made Simple Reviews
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This was the 20th book on composting I've read (yes, they're getting a bit repetitive at this point - can someone tell me why there are so many books on composting, with most saying basically the same things?). It's a decent primer for beginners and doesn't particularly stand out. The advice on what you can and "cannot" compost is pretty conservative and vanilla, which is fine for the beginner. With more experience and reading, composters should figure out that what they can compost safely is simply a function of their knowledge and skill. If all you know is what this book tells you, then I suppose you probably shouldn't be composting meat, dairy, cheese, or
dead livestock. But if you learn more, you can compost all that stuff easily and without attracting every neighborhood varmint to your pile.
The book did contain one bit of risky advice: an endorsement of the
Sun-Mar Garden Composter. I've never used that particular unit, and while the design sounds good in theory, a majority of the
customer reviews on Amazon are scathingly negative. My advice: never shell out hundreds of dollars on a compost bin unless (a) it has lots of glowing customer reviews; (b) you know someone who has been using one heavily for at least two years, and you can go examine and try it; and (c) your circumstances somehow prevent you from using any of the cheaper or free composting options.
