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Composting

Compost consists of decomposed organic substances. Decomposition produces fertile, soft, dark soil that maintains forests and other plant life. A lawn or personal garden thrives on compost too. Composting can reduce food and other organic wastes. Composting is good for the environment and provides rich fertilizer to grow large, healthy produce or beautiful flowers. The Library has resources to help the beginning composter and bolster the more experienced one. #indypladults

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  • Along with the 'Dummy' guides, the Complete Idiot guides (don't be offended - it's all good) cover topics in a thorough, easy to understand manner. This guide opens the door to the nascent composter with explanations, directions, tips and tricks.
    Book, 2010New York : Alpha Books, [2010] — 631.875 MCL
  • Composting for a New Generation

    Latest Techniques for the Bin and Beyond

    Balz, Michelle,
    This is a newer guide that covers the basics while offering newer, more innovative techniques to try. The author covers traditional bin composting (including how-to sections on building your own bin), vermicomposting (with worms), composting with…
    Book, 2018Minneapolis, MN : Cool Springs Press, 2018. — 631.875 BAL
  • As mentioned with the 'Complete Idiot's Guide', the Dummies guides are a great resource. Expert advice is presented in an entertaining and accessible manner.
    Book, 2010Hoboken, N.J. : Wiley, 2010. — 631.875 CRO
  • Composting Basics

    All the Skills and Tools You Need to Get Started

    This book gives the basics for beginning composters. It will get you started and develop a good understanding and practice.
    Book, 2017Guilford, Connecticut : Stackpole Books, [2017] — 631.875 COM 2017
  • No-waste Composting

    Small-space Waste Recycling, Indoors and Out

    Balz, Michelle,
    The reader can discover the hows and whys of composting and find over a dozen practical step-by-step plans for building both indoor and outdoor composting systems that require a minimal amount of space.
    Book, 2021Beverly, Mass. : Cool Springs Press, 2021. — 631.875 BAL
  • Organic Book of Compost

    Easy and Natural Techniques to Feed Your Garden

    Pears, Pauline,
    Organic is more than a buzzword in this volume. The reader can learn what compost is, how it works, and ways to make it, to how to use and store it, This is a clear, easily understood guide to producing rich soil for your gardening needs.
    Book, 2020Mount Joy, PA : IMM Lifestyle Books, 2020. — 631.875 PEA 2020
  • The Rodale Book of Composting

    Simple Methods to Improve Your Soil, Recycle Waste, Grow Healthier Plants, and Create An Earth-friendly Garden

    The Rodale Book of Composting offers easy-to-follow instructions for making and using compost; helpful tips for apartment dwellers, suburbanites, farmers, and community leaders; and ecologically sound solutions to growing waste-disposal problems.
    Book, 2018New York : Rodale Books, [2018] — 631.875 ROD 2018
  • Compost

    a Family Guide to Making Soil From Scraps

    Raskin, Ben, 1969-
    Raising ecologically aware young people is a worthy goal. This book illustrates ways to involve the family in composting as a means of being more responsible citizens of the world - and have some fun doing it.
    Book, 2014Boston, Mass. : Roost Books, 2014. — 631.875 RAS
  • Bokashi Composting

    Scraps to Soil in Weeks

    Footer, Adam,
    This book introduces a closed system of composting that can be done in a kitchen, garage or other small space. This method is quicker and easier than traditional composting and yields results in two weeks.
    Book, 2014Gabriola, British Columbia : New Society Publishers, 2014. — 631.875 FOO
  • Compost

    Essential Know-how and Expert Advice for Gardening Success

    Allaway, Zia,
    Beginner gardeners and composters will find this guide helpful. From making your own fertilizer for plants to building your own compost bin, this sustainable gardening book will help you give your vegetable and flower garden a boost.
    Book, 2021London : Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2021. — 631.875 ALL
  • Compost City

    Practical Composting Know-how for Small-space Living

    Louie, Rebecca
    Whether you live in a cramped apartment or a sprawling town house, you can learn to compost. Compost City provides simple and effective indoor and outdoor composting options. It will demonstrate that a large area is not needed in order to compost…
    Book, 2015Boston, Massachusetts : Roost Books, 2015. — 631.875 LOU
  • When you are starting out on a new project a primer is just the thing you need. This volume fits the bill. You get history, step by step how to's and answers to common problems.
    Book, 2011Cincinnati, Ohio : Betterway Home, [2011] — 635.048975 DAV