Composting Techniques: For Home, The Allotment or a Community Garden (A Gardener's Guide To)

It is widely accepted that composting benefits both the environment and the garden, as a means of reducing waste while contributing to a healthy soil. This practical guide offers a host of composting techniques for the home, allotment and community gardener, as well as indoor and balcony composting for those without access to a garden. It explains the processes behind aerobic composting and anaerobic fermentation, and the conditions necessary to compost effectively without mess or smell. Introduction 1 Composting: History, Climate Change, Sites and Principles 2 Composting Techniques 3 Composting: Process and the Required Conditions 4 Phases of Hot Composting: Microorganisms, Macroorganisms and Pathogens 5 Entry-Level Composting 6 Mid- and Higher-Range Compost Bins 7 Composting for the Enthusiast and the Professional 8 Potential Problems 9 Compost Activators 10 Vermiculture: Composting with Worms 11 Bokashi Fermentation 12 Using Compost 13 Compost Teas and Liquid Feeds Acknowledgements Index