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Compost science for gardeners : simple methods for nutrient rich soil / Robert Pavlis.

Pavlis, Robert, (author.).

Summary:

"Compost Science for Gardeners demystifies the full range of composting methods and helps readers determine or select the best technique for their situation. This comprehensive, plain-language, science-based book covers everything from the inputs required to the beneficial impacts on the environment and soil health."-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780865719767 (trade paperback)
  • Physical Description: x, 205 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
  • Publisher: Gabriola Island, BC : New Society Publishers, [2023]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
The role of compost in soil -- The science of composting -- Compostable material -- Managing the composting process -- Piles, bins, and tumblers -- Easy composting -- Vermicomposting -- Bokashi composting -- Eco-enzyme (garbage enzyme) -- Buying compost -- Compost tea -- Selecting the best composting method -- Using compost -- Epilogue: Beware of garden myths.
Subject: Compost tea.
Compost > Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Compost.
Garden soils.
Gardening > Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Gardening.
Organic fertilizers.
Genre: Handbooks and manuals.

Available copies

  • 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.

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  • 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Lakeshore Branch 631.875 Pav 31681010344109 NONFICPBK Available -

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50500. ‡tThe role of compost in soil -- ‡tThe science of composting -- ‡tCompostable material -- ‡tManaging the composting process -- ‡tPiles, bins, and tumblers -- ‡tEasy composting -- ‡tVermicomposting -- ‡tBokashi composting -- ‡tEco-enzyme ‡g(garbage enzyme) -- ‡tBuying compost -- ‡tCompost tea -- ‡tSelecting the best composting method -- ‡tUsing compost -- ‡tEpilogue: Beware of garden myths.
520 . ‡a"Compost Science for Gardeners demystifies the full range of composting methods and helps readers determine or select the best technique for their situation. This comprehensive, plain-language, science-based book covers everything from the inputs required to the beneficial impacts on the environment and soil health."-- ‡cProvided by publisher.
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