Composting For Dummies

Composting For Dummies

Author: Visit Amazon's Cathy Cromell Page | Language: English | ISBN: 0470581611 | Format: PDF

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About the Author

Cathy Cromell is a Regional Reporter for the National Gardening Association. She is a certified Master Gardener, Master Composter, and Master Entomologist. The National Gardening Association is the leading garden-based educational nonprofit organization in the United States.

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• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: For Dummies; 1 edition (February 8, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470581611
• ISBN-13: 978-0470581612
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)

Introduction.

Part I: Composting Basics.

Chapter 1: Digging into Compost.

Chapter 2: Tools of the Trade.

Chapter 3: The Decomposition Process.

Part II: Selecting a Home and Method for Your Compost.

Chapter 4: Composting Aboveground or Underground: No Bin Required.

Chapter 5: Working with Compost Containers.

Chapter 6: Erecting Your Own Compost Containers.

Part III: Compost Happens.

Chapter 7: Selecting Your Ingredients.

Chapter 8: Mixing Up a Batch: A Step-by-Step Guide.

Chapter 9: Using Your Finished Compost.

Part IV: Expanding Your Compost Horizons.

Chapter 10: Working with Worms.

Chapter 11: Adding Cover Crops and Green Manures.

Chapter 12: Composting in Sheets.

Part V: The Part of Tens.

Chapter 13: Ten Answers to Common Questions about Compost.

Chapter 14: Ten Tips for Troubleshooting Compost.

Index.

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