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Composting Inside And Out: The Comprehensive Guide To Reusing Trash, Saving Money And Enjoying The Benefits Of Organic Gardening
Rethink Your RefuseHundreds of millions of tons of solid waste are produced in the U.S. annually, and the landfills simply store it, not eliminate it. Recycling diverts significant amounts of waste, but the fact remains that the majority of landfill space is occupied by organic material. The good news is composting is a natural and beneficial way to eliminate this waste, a...more
Paperback, 192 pages
Published
April 2nd 2011
by Krause Publications
(first published January 24th 2011)
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I picked this book up from the library, because some of my co-workers have indoor worm bins. I am thinking about starting one, but wanted to read more about it first. So far I'm disappointed in this book.
I was expecting a book with the facts on composting. About the first 80 pages had little to no facts and made an emotional appeal about why you should compost. The author made outrageous claims that composting is good for you physically and spiritually...oh did I forget to say she knows this bec...more
I was expecting a book with the facts on composting. About the first 80 pages had little to no facts and made an emotional appeal about why you should compost. The author made outrageous claims that composting is good for you physically and spiritually...oh did I forget to say she knows this bec...more
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For me this has been the best book to read up on composting. I have had a compost pile for a few years but this spring I hope to start a school/community garden. I thought reading up on composting would help me have a better understanding and help the kids get started.
The information is thorough and I hope to use two different styles of composting at school. I also like that this book will help the kids better understand composting so when they are explaining the process to others they will not...more
The information is thorough and I hope to use two different styles of composting at school. I also like that this book will help the kids better understand composting so when they are explaining the process to others they will not...more
This book was informative. I could have done without the lecture about the benefits of composting and the excessive use of exclamation points.
The author does a good job at breaking down the different types of composting that you can do. I was sad to learn that worm composting won't work outside since the temperatures are too hot here and there is no way I am going to worm compost inside. I'm looking forward to starting a compost bin and I am sure all of her tips will come in handy.
The author does a good job at breaking down the different types of composting that you can do. I was sad to learn that worm composting won't work outside since the temperatures are too hot here and there is no way I am going to worm compost inside. I'm looking forward to starting a compost bin and I am sure all of her tips will come in handy.
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Well, having a worm compost bin in the kitchen seems like a lot more work than I'd thought!
A very good, if brief, overview into different types of composting, with a focus on indoor methods. Which... have sort of convinced me that i probably don't want to do indoor composting, since the only method I really liked is the more expensive. I was really into the thought of worm composting, but now it sort of sounds like it might be a lot of work, so.... yeah. No wormies.
A very good, if brief, overview into different types of composting, with a focus on indoor methods. Which... have sort of convinced me that i probably don't want to do indoor composting, since the only method I really liked is the more expensive. I was really into the thought of worm composting, but now it sort of sounds like it might be a lot of work, so.... yeah. No wormies.
Great book that helps increase knowledge of how important reducing our waste is! Although the author known as the "Urban Worm Girl" discusses all types of composting, she goes into the most detail about vermiculture or worm composting, her specialty. Super easy to read and you learn so much! Highly recommend it! You will definitely want to start composting after reading this book!
If you are thinking about composting & think that you can't do it... you should read this book! it is very well written. Other composting books that I have gotten, I have found to be boring, but this book is not at all. It keeps your attention and makes you want to compost! It shows that ANYONE (whether you live in an apartment, a townhouse, in the suburbs, or on a farm) can compost! We plan on getting our composting started ASAP now!
LOVE THIS BOOK!
I expected it to be just a 'pretty face' in the world of composting books, which it sort of is, in a way. It makes composting a very personal, yuppie thing to do - keeping a worm box as good company! But my eyes were opening to the huge impact the composting can have, even without a garden to use it in. I always thought that a few banana peels in the garbage would just help our huge land fills decompose, but modern land fills don't have air to decompose at all. The banana peels j...more
I expected it to be just a 'pretty face' in the world of composting books, which it sort of is, in a way. It makes composting a very personal, yuppie thing to do - keeping a worm box as good company! But my eyes were opening to the huge impact the composting can have, even without a garden to use it in. I always thought that a few banana peels in the garbage would just help our huge land fills decompose, but modern land fills don't have air to decompose at all. The banana peels j...more
I was not actually prepared to read this much about composting. It did get old.
The worm sections were interesting (because I have wormies), and the author seemed VERY knowledgeable, especially about worms.
The worm sections were interesting (because I have wormies), and the author seemed VERY knowledgeable, especially about worms.
Chalk full of information; easy to read; repetitive at times. I'm left feeling well equipped to start my first worm bin.
Good info.
Great overview of compositing and worm care. I'm looking forward to applying this to my compost pile!
Lots of good info. Heavy on the worms.
Has some good information but the author repeats herself a lot. Could have presented the info in about half the space.
This is a very accessible book about the home art (or science?) of composting.
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