Composting Masterclass

Author : Tony O'Neill
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781739779313
Total Pages : 266 pages
Book Rating : 4.12/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Composting Masterclass written by Tony O'Neill and published by . This book was released on 2022-05-13 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever had compost that would not break down? Or compost that turned into a smelly mess? You are not alone. Millions of people struggle with making compost at home. Composting is such an integral part of gardening that learning to get it right allows you to become a master of your special place. This book will take you on a journey of how the microbial life in your soil and compost play vital roles in your garden. You will learn why specific things happen when making compost and how to solve common problems. Here is what some readers had to say when they read it for the first time. "The most comprehensive book on composting I have ever read! I thought I knew a thing or two about composting organic materials to use back in my garden as "black gold" but Tony's breaking down (pun intended) of composting principles and methods has given me a better understanding of the whole process. If you want to know everything there is about composting and becoming a Compost Master - read this book! Mark Valencia (Self Sufficient Me)" What's covered in this book? That's easy, let's take a look at the chapters. What is composting? Why composting? Soil food web introduction Composting elements Selecting where to compost Aerobic composting Anaerobic composting Other composting processes Composting vessels Using compost in your garden Why Should You Compost? It's a natural way to control waste from the kitchen and garden. It increases the nutrient density of your plants. Prevents erosion. Aids in building soil structure. Helps to hold water in the ground. Saves money over store-bought compost. Its living soil rather than sterile like store-bought. As well as a myriad of other benefits Learn the basic fundamentals of composting and then delve as deep as you like into the chemistry and physics behind composting. I will take you on a journey through a civilization of microbial life you didn't even know existed. It all starts by wanting to be the master of your domain. Let's learn how to get that garden of your dreams, or grow the best nutrient-dense foods that you will ever grow.

Author : Rebecca Louie
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
ISBN 13 : 1611802202
Total Pages : 225 pages
Book Rating : 4.07/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Compost City written by Rebecca Louie and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2015-05-19 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ultimate guide to individual- and community-scale composting in small urban spaces—with illustrations, expert tips, fun DIY projects, and much more These days, everyone’s talking about compost. Along with backyard chickeners, balcony beekeepers, rooftop farmers, and community gardeners, urban composters are part of a bumper crop of pioneers who are redefining the green space of crowded towns and cities. You may think you need a big yard to compost. Think again. Compost City teaches you how to easily choose and care for a compost system that fits perfectly into your (tiny) space, (busy) schedule, and (multifaceted) lifestyle. Whether you live in a cramped apartment or a sprawling town house, or you dream of composting in a shared space with a group of friends or colleagues, Compost City provides simple and effective indoor and outdoor composting options. Packed with research, expert testimonies, and a healthy dose of humor, this guide will help you: • Compost your food scraps and yard waste with ease • Ease your fears of backbreaking labor, obnoxious odors, big messes, and creepy crawlies (hint: you can compost successfully without any of the above!) • Convince compost-wary family, friends, neighbors, and community leaders to green-light your compost dreams Compost City serves all eco-curious citizens from casual hobbyists to staunch activists. So put your compost cap on. Whether you compost one tea bag or whole honking barrelfuls of scraps at a time, you’re about to have a whole lot of fun.

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Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1092 pages
Book Rating : 4.49/5 ( download)

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Download or read book BioCycle written by and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 1092 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Journal of composting & recycling.

Author : Nancy M. Trautmann
Publisher : Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 9780787244330
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.33/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Composting in the Classroom written by Nancy M. Trautmann and published by Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company. This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Promote inquiry-based learning and environmental responsibility at the same time. Composting in the Classroom is your comprehensive guide offering descriptions of a range of composting mechanisms, from tabletop soda bottles to outdoor bins. Activities vary in complexity -- you can use this as a whole unit, or pick and choose individual activities.

Author : Amanpreet Kaur
Publisher : SparkWrite Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 263 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Makker's Masterclass: IELTS Cue Cards Unleashed written by Amanpreet Kaur and published by SparkWrite Press. This book was released on 2024-05-07 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Makker's Masterclass: IELTS Cue Cards Unleashed" is your ultimate companion for conquering the IELTS speaking test. Dive into a world of meticulously crafted cue cards designed to enhance your speaking skills and boost your confidence. With expertly curated topics and insightful prompts, this book provides a comprehensive toolkit to help you tackle any cue card thrown your way. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced learner, you'll find valuable strategies, tips, and practice exercises to sharpen your speaking abilities and achieve your desired band score. Get ready to unlock your potential and excel in the IELTS speaking test with Makker's Masterclass!

Author : Robert Pavlis
Publisher : New Society Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1771423668
Total Pages : 157 pages
Book Rating : 4.63/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Compost Science for Gardeners written by Robert Pavlis and published by New Society Publishers. This book was released on 2023-01-24 with total page 157 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Create your own compost and grow better plants. With breathtaking clarity, Compost Science for Gardeners demystifies composting practices and helps readers determine the best technique for their unique situation. This comprehensive science-based book is your key to building healthier soil and growing better plants. Using plain language and easy-to-follow instructions, this essential resource distills and blends the latest scientific research with the author's many decades of knowledge and experience into manageable form, debunking a host of common gardening myths along the way. Learn about: The role of composting in the ecological cycle Compostable materials to incorporate and those to avoid Browns and greens vs the carbon-to-nitrogen ratio The full range of composting methods, including cold and hot composting; composting in piles, bins, and tumblers; and pit and trench composting Keyhole gardening, food digesters, vermicomposting, bokashi, eco-enzyme fermentation, and more The relative merits and impact on the environment of each composting technique Using finished compost to improve soil health Anyone can compost. Whether you are a balcony or backyard gardener, market gardener, small-scale farmer, or homesteader, or even if you are simply looking for a way to keep organic matter out of the landfill, this book will show you how to do it simply, safely, and sensibly.

Author : Steve Solomon
Publisher : Tredition Classics
ISBN 13 : 9783849152697
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.93/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Organic Gardener's Composting written by Steve Solomon and published by Tredition Classics. This book was released on 2012 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is part of the TREDITION CLASSICS. It contains classical literature works from over two thousand years. Most of these titles have been out of print and off the bookstore shelves for decades. The book series is intended to preserve the cultural legacy and to promote the timeless works of classical literature. Readers of a TREDITION CLASSICS book support the mission to save many of the amazing works of world literature from oblivion. With this series, tredition intends to make thousands of international literature classics available in printed format again - worldwide.

Author : Michelle Balz
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 1591866928
Total Pages : 195 pages
Book Rating : 4.23/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Composting for a New Generation written by Michelle Balz and published by . This book was released on 2017-12-19 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Composting for a New Generation covers the ins and outs of modern composting techniques, including vermicomposting, composting with nature, keyhole gardens, and urban composting, along with ideas for using homemade compost.

Author : Rod Weston
Publisher : The Crowood Press
ISBN 13 : 0719842867
Total Pages : 643 pages
Book Rating : 4.63/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Composting Techniques written by Rod Weston and published by The Crowood Press. This book was released on 2023-10-06 with total page 643 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is widely accepted that composting benefits both the environment and the garden, as a means of reducing waste while contributing to a healthy soil. This practical guide offers a host of composting techniques for the home, allotment and community gardener, as well as indoor and balcony composting for those without access to a garden. It explains the processes behind aerobic composting and anaerobic fermentation, and the conditions necessary to compost effectively without mess or smell.

Author : Management Today
Publisher : Headline
ISBN 13 : 0755360397
Total Pages : 103 pages
Book Rating : 4.90/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Leadership Masterclass written by Management Today and published by Headline. This book was released on 2012-04-26 with total page 103 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE LEADERSHIP MASTERCLASS is business advice at its very best. Insightful, intelligent, thought-provoking and counter-intuitive, it will force you to rethink all aspects of your approach to leading your team or your company.There are five sections to chew over, which cover how to develop your very own leadership style, what the expected behaviours of the finest leaders are, the all-important strategy and how to initiate turnaround, change and set a vision, managing the reputation of yourself and your company and finally some lessons from those that have been there and done it. THE LEADERSHIP MASTERCLASS provides practical, no-nonsense advice for the incumbent or aspiring leader, particularly if you are eager to use fresh ideas to stake your claim as one of the next generation of great leaders. If you want to inspire those around you, stand out from the crowd and make a positive contribution, you need to read THE LEADERSHIP MASTERCLASS.