Composting : turn food waste into rich soil / Brian Hanson-Harding.

By:

Harding, Brian Hanson

text.

ISBN:

9781477717813 (library binding)

Subject(s):

Compost

DDC classification:

23 631.875 H219 2014

LOC classification:

TD796.5 .H36 2014

Other classification:

Contents:

What's the dirt on composting? -- Breaking it down -- Turning garbage into garden gold -- Keeping things cooking -- Indoor composting: creating your own little ecosystem -- Composting for a crowd.

Awards:

A Junior Library Guild Selection.

Summary: "Composting is a way to speed up the natural process of decomposition and return organic materials to the soil. Instead of throwing away organic waste, items such as fruit and vegetable scraps, eggshells, coffee grounds, and yard trimmings can be composted. The result is a dark, crumbly material that can be used to improve the soil and beautify gardens, parks, and lawns. This interesting and practical guide explains how composting works and how to start composting, including setting up a bin, adding the right mix of ingredients, aerating the pile, and more. Successful school and municipal programs across the country are highlighted as well"--Provided by the publisher.

Holdings
Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Status	Barcode
Books	High School Library General Circulation Section	GC	GC 631.875 H219 2014 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available	33814HS

Includes bibliographical references and index.

What's the dirt on composting? -- Breaking it down -- Turning garbage into garden gold -- Keeping things cooking -- Indoor composting: creating your own little ecosystem -- Composting for a crowd.

"Composting is a way to speed up the natural process of decomposition and return organic materials to the soil. Instead of throwing away organic waste, items such as fruit and vegetable scraps, eggshells, coffee grounds, and yard trimmings can be composted. The result is a dark, crumbly material that can be used to improve the soil and beautify gardens, parks, and lawns. This interesting and practical guide explains how composting works and how to start composting, including setting up a bin, adding the right mix of ingredients, aerating the pile, and more. Successful school and municipal programs across the country are highlighted as well"--Provided by the publisher.