TY - BOOK AU - Harding,Brian Hanson TI - Composting: turn food waste into rich soil T2 - Urban gardening and farming for teens SN - 9781477717813 (library binding) AV - TD796.5 .H36 2014 U1 - 631.875 H219 2014 23 PY - 2014/// CY - New York, NY, USA PB - Rosen Publishing House, Inc. KW - Compost N1 - 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; JHS N2 - "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. ER -