Easy organic composting is now at your fingertips! Whether you have a full-size garden or a balcony in the city, you can recycle your household waste in an environmentally efficient manner. This book covers everything from wormeries to community composting, and is packed with trouble-shooting advice. Learn the sustainable, low-cost way to producing rich, fertile soil in your own backyard.
Focusing on the practicalities of composting, the book offers a comprehensive guide from the reasons to compost to the various methods of building heaps and containers. It includes step-by-step photographs and illustrations, making it easy to follow. Additionally, it emphasizes sustainable gardening practices, highlighting the resurgence of interest in chemical-free gardening amid concerns over pesticide use. The author, Pauline Pears, oversees an organic gardening center, lending her expertise to the practical advice provided.
The popularity of allotments has increased throughout the world. This book will teach you everything you need to know to create a modern allotment and provide organic food for your family all year round. You will also learn about crop rotations, how to tackle pests and problems and when to harvest.