Overview
Composting is easy, fun, saves you money and helps you to grow lovely plants. Whether you live in a flat with a balcony or have a family and garden that generate large amounts of food and green waste, this book shows you how to compost everything that can be composted - at home, work or school, and in spaces big or small. It covers: * creating the right mix for successful garden compost * how to compost your food waste safely * the full range of composting systems, from plastic 'daleks' to large-scale units, including prices and suppliers * composting with a wormery * making liquid feeds and your own seed and potting compost * composting in schools, with advice on getting a school scheme started. How to Make and Use Compost features a comprehensive A-Z guide, which includes what you can and can't compost, concepts and techniques, and common problems and solutions.
Full Product Details
Author: Nicky Scott
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint: Green Books
Edition: 1st
Dimensions:
Width: 15.60cm
, Height: 1.50cm
, Length: 23.40cm
Weight: 0.408kg
ISBN: 9781900322591
ISBN 10: 1900322595
Pages: 200
Publication Date: 01 February 2010
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
'Clearly written and cross-referenced, this book obviously draws from a wide range of composting experience. I would certainly recommend it.' Sue Stickland, gardening writer, author of Back Garden Seed Saving.
Clearly written and cross-referenced, this book obviously draws from a wide range of composting experience. I would certainly recommend it.' Sue Stickland, gardening writer, author of Back Garden Seed Saving. Nicky Scott's book tells you everything you need to know about compost systems, wormeries and the incredible value of compost; in short everything a good gardener will love to know more about. Bristol Evening Post / Western Daily Press
'Clearly written and cross-referenced, this book obviously draws from a wide range of composting experience. I would certainly recommend it.' Sue Stickland, gardening writer, author of Back Garden Seed Saving. Nicky Scott's book tells you everything you need to know about compost systems, wormeries and the incredible value of compost; in short everything a good gardener will love to know more about. Bristol Evening Post / Western Daily Press
Author Information
Nicky Scott is the coordinator of the Devon Community Composting Network; he helps set up community composting groups and advises schools and businesses on composting kitchen waste. He was involved in the development of the `Scotty’s Hot Box’ and the `Ridan’ composter, both now widely used for composting food waste. Nicky is the author of Composting for All and Composting: an easy household guide.
