Composting is easy, fun, saves you money and helps you to grow lovely plants. Whether you live in a flat with a balcony or have a family and garden that generate large amounts of food and green waste, this books shows you how to compost everything that can be composted - at home, work or school, and in spaces big or small. It covers: - creating the right mix for successful garden compost - how to compost your food waste safely - the full range of composting systems, from plastic 'daleks' to large-scale units, including prices and suppliers - composting with a wormery - making liquid feeds and your own seed and potting compost - composting in schools, with advice on getting a school scheme started. How to Make and Use Compost features a comprehensive A-Z guide, which includes what you can and can't compost, concepts and techniques, and common problems and solutions. The author: Nicky Scott is coordinator of the Devon Community Composting Network; he helps set up community composting groups and advises schools and businesses on composting kitchen waste. He was involved in the development of the 'Scotty's Hot Box' and the 'Ridan' composter, both now widely used for composting food waste. "Clearly written and cross-referenced, this book obviously draws from a wide range of composting experience. I would certainly recommend it." - Sue Stickland
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