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Composting: Sustainable and Low-Cost Techniques for Beginners
Still Spending Money On Toxic Fertilizers? Try This Instead!
Have you ever been to a lush old forest and wondered how those majestic trees and thick bushes grow so happily without any help... while your garden threatens to die out within weeks if you don't feed your plants with chemical fertilizers?
Well, nature is wise.
A forest fertilizes itself with dead leaves and grass and all kinds of organic materials that turn into delightfully nutritious compost. It contains the EXACT nutrients that plants need for healthy growth - without the weird (and expensive) chemicals that contaminate the soil.
So... why don't you just repeat this process in your garden - or even in a bucket in your apartment?
But composting is complicated and expensive, they say.
It's not worth the effort, they say.
Compost stinks, they say.
Guess what? Those are MYTHS. When done correctly, composting is easy and cheap... and compost actually has a nice earthy smell so you can even make it indoors.
But... how do you compost correctly?
You simply grab this book and follow the step-by-step tutorials!
This book will help the perfect composting system for your home (you can literally get one for $13, so it won't break the bank)Make sure that your compost pile has the right proportion of green and brown ingredientsPrevent your compost from rotting, drying out, or developing funny smellsFind the courage to invite some friendly worms to help you (this is called vermicomposting)Discover non-disgusting ways to fertilize your garden with your bodily wasteEnjoy a lush garden without the dangers of artificial fertilizers!
A well-planned compost pile doesn't smell and it doesn't require much maintenance. Just get this book, follow the step-by-step instructions and let your plants enjoy all-natural fertilizer in a matter of months - or even weeks!
Scroll up, click on "Buy now with 1-Click" and Stop Poisoning Your Garden!
Have you ever been to a lush old forest and wondered how those majestic trees and thick bushes grow so happily without any help... while your garden threatens to die out within weeks if you don't feed your plants with chemical fertilizers?
Well, nature is wise.
A forest fertilizes itself with dead leaves and grass and all kinds of organic materials that turn into delightfully nutritious compost. It contains the EXACT nutrients that plants need for healthy growth - without the weird (and expensive) chemicals that contaminate the soil.
So... why don't you just repeat this process in your garden - or even in a bucket in your apartment?
But composting is complicated and expensive, they say.
It's not worth the effort, they say.
Compost stinks, they say.
Guess what? Those are MYTHS. When done correctly, composting is easy and cheap... and compost actually has a nice earthy smell so you can even make it indoors.
But... how do you compost correctly?
You simply grab this book and follow the step-by-step tutorials!
This book will help the perfect composting system for your home (you can literally get one for $13, so it won't break the bank)Make sure that your compost pile has the right proportion of green and brown ingredientsPrevent your compost from rotting, drying out, or developing funny smellsFind the courage to invite some friendly worms to help you (this is called vermicomposting)Discover non-disgusting ways to fertilize your garden with your bodily wasteEnjoy a lush garden without the dangers of artificial fertilizers!
A well-planned compost pile doesn't smell and it doesn't require much maintenance. Just get this book, follow the step-by-step instructions and let your plants enjoy all-natural fertilizer in a matter of months - or even weeks!
Scroll up, click on "Buy now with 1-Click" and Stop Poisoning Your Garden!
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142 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 12, 2020
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September 19, 2021
I really enjoyed this book! I remember helping my parents with the compost pile in elementary school, then we moved a bunch and we couldn't build a compost pile like we used to and had to switch to a bin that just never seemed to work as well. Now I understand why!
This book is made of three distinct parts: Composting, Vermicomposting, and Humanure Composting. Full disclosure: I didn't read the last part, because I'm just not in a space where that is feasible, but may come back to it later. I read the worm section fully expecting to come away with the knowledge that that is something not for me, but I was left intrigued and felt inspired, and may attempt vermicomposting once some house projects are done.
Wilson does a great job of making the science understandable to the lay person, and breaking down the steps and processes into manageable chunks. Which was the whole reason I bought this book, I was giving myself anxiety trying to figure out how best to start composting again. To paraphrase Wilson: whatever is easiest for you in your space and your time is the best.
I only rated four stars because I wish the pictures in the print edition had been in color, and felt that at times more pictures (along with the myriad of links to examples) would have been better for the print edition.
This book is made of three distinct parts: Composting, Vermicomposting, and Humanure Composting. Full disclosure: I didn't read the last part, because I'm just not in a space where that is feasible, but may come back to it later. I read the worm section fully expecting to come away with the knowledge that that is something not for me, but I was left intrigued and felt inspired, and may attempt vermicomposting once some house projects are done.
Wilson does a great job of making the science understandable to the lay person, and breaking down the steps and processes into manageable chunks. Which was the whole reason I bought this book, I was giving myself anxiety trying to figure out how best to start composting again. To paraphrase Wilson: whatever is easiest for you in your space and your time is the best.
I only rated four stars because I wish the pictures in the print edition had been in color, and felt that at times more pictures (along with the myriad of links to examples) would have been better for the print edition.
July 26, 2020
Janet Wilson is a wonder when it comes to all things gardening. She obviously loves the subject and is excited about being able to share her experiences and knowledge with others. This enthusiasm comes across in her books.
If you want to know anything about composting this is the book for you. Although she mentions and describes composting in her other books, in this one she gets down to brass tacks and shares with the reader the various aspects of this gardening element and why anyone who is interesting in the subject should explore setting up their own composting pile or bin.
Be sure and read to the end where she describes humanure. This was a subject with which I was not familiar but after reading this section of her book I wanted to try and figure out how to implement what she was teaching.
We live in a world where resources are becoming more limited due to the extravagant way humanity has abused nature. Wilson shows us how we can make a better world for ourselves and our children.
As with her other books, I would suggest purchasing the eBook version. In the paper version I read, she was constantly referencing links and mentioning URLs. As with most, these include mind-numbing strings of letters and numbers which are impossible to copy into a search engine. Purchase the eBook and use her links to get to the pages described.
The formatting, proofing, and editing issues are there but for some reason did not seem to bother me as much as they did in the previous books. Maybe the subject matter was so interesting I passed these problems off. Whatever, they are minor irritants and if you can get passed them you are in for a treat.
Upon request the publisher sent me a copy of the book to review.
If you want to know anything about composting this is the book for you. Although she mentions and describes composting in her other books, in this one she gets down to brass tacks and shares with the reader the various aspects of this gardening element and why anyone who is interesting in the subject should explore setting up their own composting pile or bin.
Be sure and read to the end where she describes humanure. This was a subject with which I was not familiar but after reading this section of her book I wanted to try and figure out how to implement what she was teaching.
We live in a world where resources are becoming more limited due to the extravagant way humanity has abused nature. Wilson shows us how we can make a better world for ourselves and our children.
As with her other books, I would suggest purchasing the eBook version. In the paper version I read, she was constantly referencing links and mentioning URLs. As with most, these include mind-numbing strings of letters and numbers which are impossible to copy into a search engine. Purchase the eBook and use her links to get to the pages described.
The formatting, proofing, and editing issues are there but for some reason did not seem to bother me as much as they did in the previous books. Maybe the subject matter was so interesting I passed these problems off. Whatever, they are minor irritants and if you can get passed them you are in for a treat.
Upon request the publisher sent me a copy of the book to review.
June 19, 2020
‘Composting will benefit you and the earth’
Author Janet Wilson has published two significant books of late – YOUR BACKYARD HOMESTEAD and now COMPOSTING – that could not come at a more propitious time! As we continue in the ‘stay at home’ status and watch grocery prices rise and availability falter, now is a great time to consider sustainable gardening at home.
As she states in her introduction, ‘Nature’s compost - decomposed plant (and animal) matter that breaks down bringing nourishment to the soil and recycles the dead matter to become a new life. Every ecosystem has its equivalent. ..There is a lot of information out there that can be confusing or contradictory because there are many ways to work with the natural decomposition process…You will find that plenty of people will claim that you have to compost in very particular ways…The fact is, you can choose to make composting easy and cheap with simple setup and little maintenance, or you can get into it as an art and a science, or something in between, This Guide will present you with what you need to do and what is optional. You have choices.’
In a near conversational manner Janet offers instruction creating ‘homegrown’ compost, explaining composting in a manner we all can understand and then lead us into the sustainable benefits of creating our own compost – out of scrapped left over food and garden waste and paper - and how to use it.
Janet Wilson restores our faith in ourselves as providers and self-sustenance. Recommended reading – and using!
Author Janet Wilson has published two significant books of late – YOUR BACKYARD HOMESTEAD and now COMPOSTING – that could not come at a more propitious time! As we continue in the ‘stay at home’ status and watch grocery prices rise and availability falter, now is a great time to consider sustainable gardening at home.
As she states in her introduction, ‘Nature’s compost - decomposed plant (and animal) matter that breaks down bringing nourishment to the soil and recycles the dead matter to become a new life. Every ecosystem has its equivalent. ..There is a lot of information out there that can be confusing or contradictory because there are many ways to work with the natural decomposition process…You will find that plenty of people will claim that you have to compost in very particular ways…The fact is, you can choose to make composting easy and cheap with simple setup and little maintenance, or you can get into it as an art and a science, or something in between, This Guide will present you with what you need to do and what is optional. You have choices.’
In a near conversational manner Janet offers instruction creating ‘homegrown’ compost, explaining composting in a manner we all can understand and then lead us into the sustainable benefits of creating our own compost – out of scrapped left over food and garden waste and paper - and how to use it.
Janet Wilson restores our faith in ourselves as providers and self-sustenance. Recommended reading – and using!
July 10, 2020
Concise, Well-Written Book
I have read several other books by this author, and in general, I find them to be on point and very practical. This book is no exception. I actually, in fact, appreciate her laser focus and the clear organization of the book. If only more nonfiction authors wrote that so clearly and precisely as she did! After a brief introductory discussion about nature’s compost, including pictures to help you understand decomposition in nature, she looks at three different types of composting: with microbes, with worms, and humanure. Each section is similarly constructed, describing the type of composting, how to start it, and how to maintain and use it. The section on humanure has a little more information about the topic, probably because it is less known and perhaps more repugnant. Each section is written clearly and concisely, and she even mentions specific products so that you can take advantage of whatever way you need or want to go without having to do too much more research yourself. All in all, I thought this was a very well-written book that both educates you on the distinct types of composting and gives you directions on how to get started, no matter which way you prefer to go.
I received a free copy of this book, but that did not affect my review.
My book blog: https://www.readingfanaticreviews.com
I have read several other books by this author, and in general, I find them to be on point and very practical. This book is no exception. I actually, in fact, appreciate her laser focus and the clear organization of the book. If only more nonfiction authors wrote that so clearly and precisely as she did! After a brief introductory discussion about nature’s compost, including pictures to help you understand decomposition in nature, she looks at three different types of composting: with microbes, with worms, and humanure. Each section is similarly constructed, describing the type of composting, how to start it, and how to maintain and use it. The section on humanure has a little more information about the topic, probably because it is less known and perhaps more repugnant. Each section is written clearly and concisely, and she even mentions specific products so that you can take advantage of whatever way you need or want to go without having to do too much more research yourself. All in all, I thought this was a very well-written book that both educates you on the distinct types of composting and gives you directions on how to get started, no matter which way you prefer to go.
I received a free copy of this book, but that did not affect my review.
My book blog: https://www.readingfanaticreviews.com
June 20, 2020
I remember when I was young…
I have composted in years past but not for many years. Now since moving and retiring I find I want to do more gardening but store-bought compost cost is high you add that into the fact that any gardening I do has to be in a raised bed or pots the cost limits how much I can do. This is an excellent book to help me get started again so that next year I will have a good amount of compost to use. I have never done compost tea but I have a bin that I am going to use and I can easily put a spigot on it. I remember when I was young my dad would put worms in the compost pile they would multiple and then we would have worms for fishing. Good book looking forward to using it I did receive a free copy of this book and voluntarily chose to review it.
I have composted in years past but not for many years. Now since moving and retiring I find I want to do more gardening but store-bought compost cost is high you add that into the fact that any gardening I do has to be in a raised bed or pots the cost limits how much I can do. This is an excellent book to help me get started again so that next year I will have a good amount of compost to use. I have never done compost tea but I have a bin that I am going to use and I can easily put a spigot on it. I remember when I was young my dad would put worms in the compost pile they would multiple and then we would have worms for fishing. Good book looking forward to using it I did receive a free copy of this book and voluntarily chose to review it.
June 29, 2020
Janet Wilson takes you step by step into everything you wanted to know about composting utilizing basic terminology in Composting: Sustainable and Low-Cost Techniques for Beginners. Wilson employs bullets to make the information easy to read and organize.
Wilson includes costs, different options, and this includes store bought options. Instructions are simple and easy to read. I did not build a compost bin so I do not know if they work (laugh).
Composting is a straight forward book. If you are just starting out like I am, this is the book for you.
I received an ARC of this book and I am writing a review without prejudice and voluntarily.
Wilson includes costs, different options, and this includes store bought options. Instructions are simple and easy to read. I did not build a compost bin so I do not know if they work (laugh).
Composting is a straight forward book. If you are just starting out like I am, this is the book for you.
I received an ARC of this book and I am writing a review without prejudice and voluntarily.
September 30, 2021
I was able to get some helpful information out of it but will definitely be reading other sources on this topic before implementing any of it. This book was not edited or organized well. It routinely changed how it structured its material, the color of the font used, and the formatting throughout the book. The end notes were poorly cited and not organized in any typical citation method. In fact, most of them were just URLs without any other information. All of these things contributed to a book that was incredibly difficult to read. It made me doubt the knowledge and expertise of the author and wonder if it was ever actually edited.
July 27, 2020
Everything you wanted to know about composting. From the beginning to the ready to use compost. Great ideas and how to use the worms to help out. This is a good book to get your start into the hobby of composting and the benefits you get with beautiful gardens and flowers. Good reading.
February 14, 2021
I was disappointed in this book. Although it is clear and well-organized and I learned a lot (about compostable toilets), most of her references were to online websites that I could've searched out myself.
April 24, 2021
Practical, helpful information but it seemed to be written more as a blog post rather than a book. Lots of urls that are labor-intensive to look up to see what image she has referenced. The inconsistent formatting and lack of editing were often distracting from the content which is unfortunate.
April 21, 2024
Lots of great advice in this book. Terrific for anyone with or planning a garden.
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