Compost: Transform Waste into New Life

Compost is free to make, and, with guidance, simple to perfect. Why not learn from the best?

Compost is at the heart of Charles Dowding''s transformative No Dig system of growing. Feeding the soil community with a mulch of compost is the surest way to ensure nutrients are available for your plants to flourish. In trials, Charles has found there is no more nourishing compost than homemade.

What''s more, by making your own compost, not only are you recycling your garden and kitchen waste, by feeding your soil you are increasing its carbon-storing capacity and doing your bit to reduce greenhouse gases.

Charles shares his years of experience to demystify and simplify:
- What to compost and how to get the balance right
- Busting all the myths that put people off composting
- Effective composting for every situation from balcony gardening to smallholding
- Achieve the best results with different systems, from hotboxes and wormeries, through single bins, to pallet heaps, and multi-bay set-ups

Compost is a beautifully illustrated, infallible guide to producing compost gold.

Compost is free to make, and, with guidance, simple to perfect. Why not learn from the best?In Compost: Transform Waste into New Life, world-renowned gardener Charles Dowding outlines a no-dig method for transforming any plot by working in harmony with nature. In trials, Charles has found there is no more nourishing compost than homemade. Moreover, by creating your own compost, you not only recycle your garden and kitchen waste but also nourish your soil, enhance its carbon-storing capacity, and contribute to reducing greenhouse gases. Grow more with less - here’s what you’ll learn: What to compost and how to get the balance rightEffective composting for every situation, from balcony gardening to smallholdingHow to achieve the best results with various systems, ranging from hotboxes and wormeries to single bins, pallet heaps, and multi-bay set-ups. Perfect for gardeners who want to grow vegetables efficiently and sustainably, this book offers a guide to creating sustainable, effective, and nutrient-rich compost. Why readers love Compost:Myth-busting advice and tips for making your own compostStep-by-step guidance for transforming any plot into a productive gardenAccessible methods that work for small gardens, large plots, and everything in betweenWhether you’re starting fresh or improving an existing garden, Compost gives you the knowledge, confidence, and inspiration to grow delicious, nourishing organic vegetables in harmony with the soil beneath your feet. Compost: Transform Waste into New Life is a must-have volume for followers of Charles Dowding. Don’t forget to explore more from Charles with No Dig: Nurture Your Soil to Grow Better Veg with Less Effort.

• | Author: Charles Dowding, Jonathan Gibbs
• | Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
• | Publication Date: Sep 05, 2024
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• | Binding: Hardback
• | ISBN-13: 9780241661543
• | ISBN-10: 0241661544