Compost Science for Gardeners

Simple Methods for Nutrient-Rich Soil

Compost Science for Gardeners
Robert Pavlis
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Paperback
h229 x 152mm - 224pg
24 Jan 2023 US
Eta 3-5 days from NZ Market Release
9780865719767
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Create your own compost and grow better plants. With breathtaking clarity, Compost Science for Gardeners demystifies composting practices and helps readers determine the best technique for their unique situation. This comprehensive science-based book is your key to building healthier soil and growing better plants. Using plain language and easy-to-follow instructions, this essential resource distills and blends the latest scientific research with the author' s many decades of knowledge and experience into manageable form, debunking a host of common gardening myths along the way. Learn about:The role of composting in the ecological cycleCompostable materials to incorporate and those to avoidBrowns and greens vs the carbon-to-nitrogen ratioThe full range of composting methods, including cold and hot composting; composting in piles, bins, and tumblers; and pit and trench compostingKeyhole gardening, food digesters, vermicomposting, bokashi, eco-enzyme fermentation, and moreThe relative merits and impact on the environment of each composting techniqueUsing finished compost to improve soil healthAnyone can compost. Whether you are a balcony or backyard gardener, market gardener, small-scale farmer, or homesteader, or even if you are simply looking for a way to keep organic matter out of the landfill, this book will show you how to do it simply, safely, and sensibly.
"Do you want to know anything about compost or composting? And I do mean "anything!" Robert Pavlis' s book "Compost Science for Gardeners" covers it all, including of course, leading you through the nitty gritty, hands-on making of compost, various kinds of bins, and best uses of compost. Also, some specialized composts, such as bokashi and vermicompost, and more. " -Lee Reich, PhD. author of The Ever Curious Gardener and Growing Figs in Cold Climates Come visit my farmden at http://www. leereich. com/blog http://leereich. com"Myth buster Robert Pavlis has done it again -- written an essential resource on the science (and art) of composting. This will be a great addition to your gardening bookshelf. " -Rebecca Martin, technical editor for Mother Earth News "Robert Pavlis does what he does best: uses down to earth science to teach, this time to make great compost. This should be your go to manual for great soil!" -Jeff Lowenfels, author of DIY Autoflowering Cannabis, and the Teaming series books on organic growing.
Robert Pavlis is a Master Gardener with over 45 years' experience in the art and science of horticulture, with a particular focus on soil chemistry and health. He is the owner and developer of Aspen Grove Gardens, a 6-acre botanical garden featuring 3,000 varieties of plants. A sought-after speaker, and lecturer, Robert has published many articles in magazines such as Mother Earth News and Ontario Gardening. He maintains two widely read blogs - gardenfundamentals. com and gardenmyths. com - and a popular YouTube channel with nearly 50,000 subscribers. Robert is the author of Plant Science for Gardeners, Soil Science for Gardeners and Building Natural Ponds. He resides in Guelph, Canada.
Status: Active
ISBN-13: 9780865719767
Published: 24 Jan 2023
Published In: United States
Imprint: New Society Publishers
Publisher: New Society Publishers
Format: Paperback
Height: 229mm
Width: 152mm
Spine: 13mm
Weight: 354g
Pages: 224

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