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Author: Deborah L. Martin
Publisher: Rodale
Published: 1992-01-15
Total Pages: 296
ISBN-13: 9780878579914
DOWNLOAD EBOOKExplains what composting is and how it works, provides instructions for making and using compost, and offers ecologically sound solutions to waste disposal problems
Author: Jerome Irving Rodale
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Published: 1960
Total Pages: 1022
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKCompost is the heart of the organic concept of gardening. This book is a compilation of material, facts, features, experiences, research, letters, questions and answers about compost that have appeared in Organic Gardening and Farming magazine for eighteen years.
Author: Jerry Minnich
Publisher: Rodale Books
Published: 1979
Total Pages: 424
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Rebecca Louie
Publisher: Shambhala Publications
Published: 2015-05-19
Total Pages: 225
ISBN-13: 1611802202
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe 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.
Author: Fern Marshall Bradley
Publisher: Rodale Books
Published: 2018-01-30
Total Pages: 722
ISBN-13: 1635650992
DOWNLOAD EBOOKRodale's Ultimate Encyclopedia of Organic Gardening has been the go-to resource for gardeners for more than 50 years, and the best tool novices can buy to start applying organic methods to their fruit and vegetable crops, herbs, trees and shrubs, perennials, annuals, and lawns. This thoroughly revised and updated version highlights new organic pest controls, new fertilizer products, improved gardening techniques, the latest organic soil practices, and new trends in garden design. In this indispensable work you will find: • Comprehensive coverage for the entire garden and landscape along with related entries such as Community Gardening, Edible Landscaping, Horticultural Therapy, Stonescaping, and more • The most in-depth information from the trusted Rodale Organic Gardening brand • A completely new section on earth-friendly techniques for gardening in a changing climate, covering wise water management, creating backyard habitats, managing invasive plants and insects, reducing energy use and recycling, and understanding biotechnology • Entries all written by American gardeners for American gardeners, with answers for all the challenges presented by various conditions, from the humid Deep South and the mild maritime coasts to the cold far North and the dry Southwest Rodale's Ultimate Encyclopedia of Organic Gardening has everything you need to create gorgeous, non-toxic gardens in any part of the country.
Author: Michelle Balz
Publisher:
Published: 2017-12-19
Total Pages: 195
ISBN-13: 1591866928
DOWNLOAD EBOOKComposting 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: Pauline Pears
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Published: 2002
Total Pages: 426
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe complete guide to natural & chemical-free gardening.
Author: C. Forrest McDowell
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Published: 1998-03
Total Pages: 32
ISBN-13: 9780942064742
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Deborah L. Martin
Publisher: Rodale
Published: 2014-03-11
Total Pages: 338
ISBN-13: 1609619838
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWhen the inspiration hits to start an organic garden, many novices could benefit from a guidebook that speaks directly to their enthusiasm, their goals, and, of course, their need for solid information that speaks a newbie’s language—from the most trusted source for organic gardening methods. In Rodale’s Basic Organic Gardening, general garden-building skills (from "Do I need to dig?" to "Where do I dig?") and specific techniques (from "How do I plant a seed?" to "How much should I water?") are presented in growing-season order—from garden planning and planting to growing and harvesting. Many other need-to-know topics like soil, compost, seeds, pest control, and weeds are explained in simple language to ensure success, even on a small scale, on the first try. More than 100 common garden terms are defined, and Smart Starts sidebars offer doable projects to build confidence and enthusiasm for expanding a garden when a gardener is ready. A flower, vegetable, and herb finder highlights easycare plants with good track records. Plus, there are no-dig garden methods, simple garden layouts, and tips and hints inspired by the most popular page views on OrganicGardening.com. With a "no question is unwelcome" approach, a troubleshooting section lessens frustrations and encourages experimentation. Rodale’s Basic Organic Gardening is everything a beginning gardener (or one who’s new to gardening organically) needs to get growing and keep a garden going strong all season.
Author: Grace Gershuny
Publisher: Chelsea Green Publishing
Published: 2011-04-15
Total Pages: 106
ISBN-13: 1603583483
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWhat are the advantages of making one's own compost? Is there really a benefit to using compost as opposed to building soil organic matter through other means? How can the decision about compost making affect a farm's economics? Part of the NOFA Guides series, this manual will help answer these questions, and is specifically intended to address the conditions faced by organic farmers in the Northeast. Information on composting techniques, including: Principles and biology of composting Temperature, aeration and moisture control Composting methods Materials (additives and inoculants, biodynamic preparations) About costs (site preparation, equipment, labor and time) What do you do with it? Compost tea and other brewed microbial cultures Compost and the law With extended appendices including a recipe calculator, potting mix recipes, and a sample compost production budget sheet.
