The Complete Book of CompostingJerome Irving Rodale Compost is the heart of the organic concept of gardening. This book is a compilation of material, facts, features, experiences, research, letters, questions and answers about compost that have appeared in Organic Gardening and Farming magazine for eighteen years. |
Contents
THE HISTORY OF COMPOST | 9 |
THE BASICS OF COMPOST | 19 |
COMPOSTING METHODS FOR THE GARDENER | 44 |
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