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Basic Composting
Eric Ebeling, editor
Carl Hursh, environmental educator and consultant
Patti Olenick, soil scientist and consultant
photographs by Alan Wycheck
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
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About the Author:
This book includes the contributions of veteran composting experts and soil
scientists. Carl Hursh is an environmental educator and composting expert.
Patti Olenick is a soil scientist and composting expert. Alan Wycheck is an
award-winning photographer. All three contributors live in
Harrisburg,
Pennsylvania
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Format: PB
Pages:
120 pages
Photos:
125 color photos
Illustrations:
75 illustrations
Publisher:
Stackpole Books
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