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The Rodale book of composting simple methods to improve your soil, recycle waste, grow healthier plants, and create an earth-friendly garden

This revised edition of The Rodale Book of Compositing includes all the latest in new techniques, technology, and equipment. Gardeners know composting is the best way to feed the soil and turn food scraps into fresh produce. Even urbanites can get on board thanks to programs like compost pickup and...

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Other Authors: Gershuny, Grace (Editor), Martin, Deborah L. (Editor)
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: New York : Rodale Books, [2018]
Edition: Second revised edition.
Series: Rodale classics
Subjects:
Compost.
Summary: This revised edition of The Rodale Book of Compositing includes all the latest in new techniques, technology, and equipment. Gardeners know composting is the best way to feed the soil and turn food scraps into fresh produce. Even urbanites can get on board thanks to programs like compost pickup and citywide food waste initiatives -- there's no better way to reduce landfill waste (and subsequent emissions) and dependence on fossil fuels while nourishing the earth.
Physical Description: ix, 293 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN: 1635651026
9781635651027
Author Notes: Grace Gershuny has written extensively on soil, compost, and food system issues. As a staff member of USDA's National Organic Program in the 1990s, she helped develop the organic regulations. She lives in Barnet, Vermont, and teaches at Green Mountain College.

Deborah L. Martin earned a BS in horticulture from Purdue University. A former extension agent in the USDA's urban gardening program, she's edited books on gardening and contributes to Rodale's Organic Life . She lives in Allentown, PA.

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