Composting For A New Generation

Whether you garden on a small city lot or a large country property, Composting for a New Generation covers everything you need to know to make great compost quickly. Composting is not just about reducing food and yard waste; it’s also about improving the health of your soil and the productivity of your garden. Compost contains nutrients and beneficial microbes that help plants thrive, but store-bought compost is expensive and often packaged in non-recyclable plastic bags. Instead of running to the store to purchase compost, learn how to make your own rich, earthy compost and watch your garden thrive. Composting for a New Generation explains the complex science behind effective and efficient composting in layman’s terms and includes detailed information on tried-and-true composting methods and new, innovative techniques. From traditional bin composting (including step-by-step instructions for building your bin) and vermicomposting to keyhole gardens and trench composting, you’ll close t