{"product_id":"compost-science-for-gardeners-9780865719767","title":"Compost Science for Gardeners","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCompost Science for Gardeners \u003c\/em\u003edemystifies the full range of composting methods and helps readers determine or select the best technique for their situation. This comprehensive, plain-language, science-based book covers everything from the inputs required to the beneficial impacts on the environment and soil health.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Do you want to know anything about compost or composting? And I do mean “anything!” Robert Pavlis’s book “\u003cem\u003eCompost Science for Gardeners\u003c\/em\u003e” covers it all, including of course, leading you through the nitty gritty, hands-on making of compost, various kinds of bins, and best uses of compost. Also, some specialized composts, such as bokashi and vermicompost, and more.\"\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cstrong\u003eLee Reich\u003c\/strong\u003e, PhD. author of \u003cem\u003eThe Ever Curious Gardener \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eGrowing Figs in Cold Climates \u003c\/em\u003eCome visit my farmden at http:\/\/www.leereich.com\/blog http:\/\/leereich.com\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Myth buster Robert Pavlis has done it again -- written an essential resource on the science (and art) of composting. This will be a great addition to your gardening bookshelf.\"\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cstrong\u003eRebecca Martin\u003c\/strong\u003e, technical editor for \u003cem\u003eMother Earth News \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003c\/em\u003eRobert Pavlis does what he does best: uses down to earth science to teach, this time to make great compost. This should be your go to manual for great soil!\"\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cstrong\u003eJeff Lowenfels\u003c\/strong\u003e, author of \u003cem\u003eDIY Autoflowering Cannabis\u003c\/em\u003e, and the Teaming series books on organic growing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Introduction \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e What Is Compost? \u003cbr\u003e Why Should Everyone Compost \u003cbr\u003e Myths About Composting \u003cbr\u003e Definitions\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. The Role of Compost in Soil \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Benefits of Composting \u003cbr\u003e The Microorganism Myth \u003cbr\u003e What Is Soil Health? \u003cbr\u003e What Is Soil? \u003cbr\u003e Plant Nutrients \u003cbr\u003e Tilling \u003cbr\u003e Mulching\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. The Science of Composting \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The Reality of Composting \u003cbr\u003e The Hot Composting Process \u003cbr\u003e Understanding Microbes \u003cbr\u003e The Role of Macroorganisms \u003cbr\u003e What Role Do Worms Play? \u003cbr\u003e Heat Kills Pathogens \u003cbr\u003e Heat Kills Weed Seeds \u003cbr\u003e How Long Does It Take? \u003cbr\u003e The Carbon to Nitrogen Ratio \u003cbr\u003e Cold vs Medium vs Hot \u003cbr\u003e Chemical Properties of Compost \u003cbr\u003e Loss of Plant Nutrients \u003cbr\u003e Humus \u003cbr\u003e When Is Compost Ready?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Compostable Material \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Good Composting Material \u003cbr\u003e Controversial Composting Material \u003cbr\u003e Bad Composting Material\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5. Managing the Composting Process\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eLocation \u003cbr\u003e Storing Input Ingredients \u003cbr\u003e Air\u003cbr\u003e Water \u003cbr\u003e Turning \u003cbr\u003e Shred Input Material \u003cbr\u003e The Curing Stage \u003cbr\u003e Using Activators \u003cbr\u003e Nitrogen Sources \u003cbr\u003e Winter Time \u003cbr\u003e Two Is Better than One \u003cbr\u003e Speeding Up the Process \u003cbr\u003e Keep Animals Out \u003cbr\u003e Keep Out Insects \u003cbr\u003e Troubleshooting \u003cbr\u003e Selecting the Right Composting System\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6. Piles, Bins, and Tumblers \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Simple Piles \u003cbr\u003e Bins and Boxes \u003cbr\u003e Wire Cage \u003cbr\u003e Plastic Garden Composter \u003cbr\u003e Tumblers and Rotating Drums (Barrels) \u003cbr\u003e Food Waste Digester\u003cbr\u003e Windrow Composting \u003cbr\u003e Sheet Composting\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7. Easy Composting \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Cut and Drop Method \u003cbr\u003e Leaf Mold \u003cbr\u003e Pit and Trench Composting \u003cbr\u003e Keyhole Composting \u003cbr\u003e Electric Composters (Food Digesters)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8. Vermicomposting \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Understanding Worms \u003cbr\u003e What Is Vermicompost? \u003cbr\u003e Selecting the Right Worms \u003cbr\u003e Worm Bins \u003cbr\u003e Worm Food \u003cbr\u003e Bedding Material \u003cbr\u003e Caring for Your Pets \u003cbr\u003e Troubleshooting \u003cbr\u003e Harvest Castings \u003cbr\u003e Using Vermicompost \u003cbr\u003e Vermicompost Tea \u003cbr\u003e Is Vermicompost Special?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9. Bokashi Composting \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The Fermentation Process \u003cbr\u003e Fermentation vs Composting \u003cbr\u003e The Bokashi Method \u003cbr\u003e The Power of Effective Microbes (EM) \u003cbr\u003e Brew Your Own EM Microbes \u003cbr\u003e Making Bokashi Bran \u003cbr\u003e Using Bokashi Leachate (Tea) \u003cbr\u003e Using Bokashi Ferment \u003cbr\u003e Soil Factory Using Bokashi Ferment \u003cbr\u003e Pros and Cons of Bokashi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10. Eco-enzyme (Garbage Enzymes) \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e What is Eco-enzyme? \u003cbr\u003e Making Eco-enzyme \u003cbr\u003e Using Eco-enzyme Tea \u003cbr\u003e Using Eco-enzyme Ferment\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e11. Buying Compost \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Municipal Compost \u003cbr\u003e Biosolids (Sewage Sludge) \u003cbr\u003e Mushroom Compost\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12. Compost Tea \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Types of Compost \u003cbr\u003e Claimed Benefits of Compost Tea \u003cbr\u003e What Does the Science Say\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e13. Selecting the Best Composting Method \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Environmental Concerns \u003cbr\u003e Mixing Composting Methods\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e14. 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