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    Composting Inside and Out: The comprehensive guide to reusing trash, saving money and enjoying the benefits of organic gardening

    Composting Inside and Out: The comprehensive guide to reusing trash, saving money and enjoying the benefits of organic gardening

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    by Stephanie Davies


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      ISBN-13: 9781440218774
    • Publisher: F+W Media
    • Publication date: 03/07/2011
    • Sold by: Barnes & Noble
    • Format: eBook
    • Pages: 192
    • File size: 3 MB

    Stephanie Davies is an occupational therapist by trade and an earthworm enthusiast by passion. Stephanie established her business, Urban Worm Girl, a few years ago and since then has hosted a network of educational and social events about the many methods of composting including worms. She also hosts lectures, demonstrations and workshops at retail venues, including, home and garden stores and local garden shops.

    Table of Contents

    Preface: Inside and Out 8

    Introduction 12

    Chapter 1 Our Trash 14

    How landfalls work

    Biodegradable: An American myth

    Watching our waste

    Chapter 2 Our Soil 24

    Not all soil is the same

    Soil health

    Humus: The key to soil health

    "It's alive!"

    Nothing goes to waste

    Soil testing

    Chapter 3 Becoming a Composter 38

    Compost rewards

    The team approach

    Begin at the beginning

    The flow of your life

    Steps to start

    Chapter 4 Beneficial Bacteria and Friends 50

    The cleaner, the faster, the better?

    Diversity yields strength

    Let the feast begin

    Aerobic decomposition essentials

    How the pile heats up

    The Carbon: Nitrogen story

    The creatures you see in your compost

    Chapter 5 Composting Outdoors 66

    To contain or not to contain?

    Choosing a compost container

    Outdoor composting options: Bins, tumblers, three-bin systems, digesters, and heaps

    Do-it-yourself composters

    Composting without equipment

    Chapter 6 Indoor Composting? 96

    Benefits of composting indoors

    The nose knows

    The perfect pairing

    Indoor composting methods: NatureMill, Bokashi, and vermicomposting with worm bins

    Chapter 7 Worms and Our Soil 114

    Types of earthbound worms

    Red wigglers inside and out

    Worm castings: The black gold of vermiculture

    Housing worms

    Chapter 8 Getting Started With Worms 130

    DIY vs. commercial worm bins

    Migration bins

    Make your own worm bin

    Keeping your worms happy, and healthy

    Harvesting your castings

    Creatures and critters

    Protecting your worms from pests

    Time away

    Chapter 9 Sharing The Wealth 150

    Finished compost

    Become a soil steward

    Economy of compost

    Enriching soil and plants

    Brewing compost tea

    Dechlorinated water

    Derail the toxic train

    Simple composting

    Chapter 10 Trobleshooting 172

    Common problems with outdoor composting

    Common problems with simple composting

    Common problems with indoor composting

    Common problems in a worm bin

    Conclusion: The Future Starts Today 188

    Resources 190

    Index 191

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    Rethink Your Refuse

    Hundreds of millions of tons of solid waste are produced in the U.S. annually, and the landfills simply store it, not eliminate it. Recycling diverts significant amounts of waste, but the fact remains that the majority of landfill space is occupied by organic material. The good news is composting is a natural and beneficial way to eliminate this waste, and anyone can do it.

    Whether you live on a farm, in the suburbs or a city apartment, composting is possible. Composting Inside and Out will introduce you to the essentials and explore various methods of indoor and outdoor composting to help you find the perfect fit for your lifestyle.

    Inside you'll find:

    • A compete overview of the composting process
    • Advice on finding the right equipment
    • Step-by-step instruction for fourteen different composting methods
    • Ideas for using the soil you produce
    • Quick answers to common problems
    Whether you create a compost heap, bury your scraps, ferment them, tumble them or feed them to the worms, you too can be successful with composting. Use the fruits of your labor on you houseplants, your lawn, your flowerbeds or your garden. Put your waste and your energy to good use. Reclaim the benefits of participating in the planet's health through composting—its rewards are simply miraculous.

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