Basic Composting: All the Skills and Tools You Need to Get Started (How To Basics)

Hursh, Carl

ISBN 10: 0811726479 / ISBN 13: 9780811726474

Verlag: Stackpole Books, 2003

Beschreibung

This book is in good condition with very minimal damage. Pages may have minimal notes or highlighting. Cover image on the book may vary from photo. Ships out quickly in a secure plastic mailer.

Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers RDV.0811726479.G

Bibliografische Details

• Titel: Basic Composting: All the Skills and Tools You Need to Get Started (How To Basics)
• Verlag: Stackpole Books
• Erscheinungsjahr: 2003
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN-10: 0811726479
• ISBN-13: 9780811726474
• Einband: Softcover
• Zustand: good

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Inhaltsangabe

Each technique illustrated with color photos

Details on what and what not to compost

Suggested uses for finished compost
This lavishly illustrated guide contains everything the beginner needs to know about creating useable compost--described in clear, step-by-step detail that eliminates all of the guesswork that too often creeps into how-to books. Experts share their knowledge of the proper tools and techniques the novice needs to compost successfully in rural, suburban, or urban settings. Traditional bin systems and an unconventional approach using worms are explained fully. Includes a fascinating look at the science behind the composting process, as well as clear instructions for building a variety of composting bins for the backyard.

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

This book includes the contributions of veteran composting experts and soil scientists. Carl Hursh is an environmental educator and composting expert. He lives in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Patti Olenick is a soil scientist and composting expert. She lives in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Alan Wycheck is a concrete specialist and former partner in The SO Factory, a concrete design company. He is also an award-winning photographer and lives in central Pennsylvania.