compost

Bugs happily living in an empty lot are in trouble when a gang of rats moves in and takes over, but when a group of volunteers arrives to clean up, not only do the bugs get their lot back, they learn about recycling, composting, and garbage dumps. Includes facts about dumps, littering, and recycling.

Explains how to grow a "green" garden using natural pest control, making and using compost, keeping it small and simple, and more.

An overview of composting that defines what it is; discusses decomposers, worm farms, and other related topics; and includes a glossary and resources.

Presents illustrated instructions for composting and covers such topics as what to compost, bins, compost tea, and worm composting.

Explains how composting works and how to do it, covering various methods, containers, concerns, and compost uses. Also includes a further reading list.

Provides guidance for turning household food waste, yard clippings, and other items into nutrient-rich compost, with advice and instructions for building a compost bin, choosing the right mix of ingredients, using worms to aid the process, and other topics.