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Compost Recipes for a Healthy Garden and a Happy Planet

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ISBN-10: 0007267274

ISBN-13: 9780007267279

Edition: 2007

Authors: Allan Shepherd

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Whether you are crazy about compost or justnbsp;eager to discover the uses of organic plant food, thisnbsp;handy guide will show you exactly how easy compost is to make. The basics of soil science are explained, including details on how to find and maintain composting creatures. Simple schemes for the space-conscious—such as compost-in-a-bag options and indoor wormeries—as well as advanced options for enthusiasts and those with large gardens are all included. Handy tips for overcoming common problems and plans for a feed-and-forget composting system are all included. Packed with practical information, this is the perfect guide to starting your own compost pile.
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Book details

List price: $12.95
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited
Publication date: 4/28/2008
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 112
Size: 4.50" wide x 6.25" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.330
Language: English

Peter Villiers is Head of Training and Development at the National Police Staff College at Bramshill, Hampshire, UK, where he has worked since 1986 and is also Director of the overseas command course. He is currently involved in training senior police officers, in the UK and overseas, in Human Rights and is the author of a number of books, including a national survival guide on Human Rights for police leaders.Allan Shepherd is a freelance writer and editor and the author of Careers Working with Animals and Careers Working Outdoors, both published by Kogan Page. He currently works for the Centre for Alternative Technology, the publisher of his Sustainable Careers Handbook.

Introduction
Let's get this party started: How to find your inner compost gourmet
Starter: Soil in the Bag, Something easy to get you started
Main Course: Cold Turkey, Kick the bin-liner habit and start composting your kitchen scraps with this easy feed-and-forget recipe
Side Dishes: Bokashi Sushi, Composting with a Japanese accent
The Worm Stack: Every child's favourite composting dish
Dessert: Hot Californian Turnover, Have you got room for pudding? Find out with this belt-loosening treat
The Drinks Menu: Compost Tea, Drooped without the brew? Try this pick-me-up
Comfrey Cordial: Plant tonic - without the gin
The Wafer-thin Mint: To finish the meal off
The Ideas Larder
Index
Acknowledgements