Easy Compost: The Secret to Great Soil and Spectacular Plants, Issue 153The Brooklyn Botanic Garden produces authoritative, illustrated books that help readers in all parts of North America create gardens that are both beautiful and ecologically sensible. "Easy Compost" is an essential guide to composting -- from food components to garden usage. Gardeners will also find instructions for building compost bins, tips for composting in different climate, and guide to purchasing composting equipment. |
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