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Index
Acknowledgements
Table of Contents
Introduction: Why Compost?
Chapter 1: Let Us Begin with the Basics
What is Composting?
How Composting Benefits your Garden
How Composting Benefits the Environment
Common Myths About Composting
About This Book
Chapter 2: Getting Started
Types of Compost Systems
How Big is a Compost Pile?
Choosing a System
What Can I Compost?
Materials to Avoid Composting
Activators
Preparing Waste for Composting
Chapter 3: The Science of Composting
Essential Composting Elements
The Chemical Process of Decomposition
Chapter 4: Outdoor Compost Bins
Do it Yourself
Commercial Outdoor Compost Bins
Chapter 5: Building a Compost Pile
Tools for Digging and Raking
Tools for Storing and Moving Compost
Tools for Cutting
Compost Maintenance Tools
Safety Equipment
Compost Ingredients
Slow or Cool Compost
Medium or Warm Compost
Fast or Hot Compost
Sheet Compost
Leaf Mold Compost
Chapter 6: Maintaining a Compost Bin
Aerating a Stationary Bin
Aerating an Outdoor Bin or Heap
Watering
When is Compost Ready to Use?
Chapter 7: Using Compost
Where to Use Compost
Healthy Soil Leads to Healthy Produce
Preparing Compost for Use
Making a Compost Sifter
Making Compost Tea
Chapter 8: Vermicomposting
Worms — Nature’s Own Compost Machine
Worm Bins
What to Feed (and Not Feed) Your Worms
How to Make Worm Tea
Troubleshooting a Worm Bin
Where to Use Vermicompost
Chapter 9: Winter and Indoor Composting
Winter Worm Bins?
Indoor Composting
Commercial Indoor Compost Bins
Chapter 10: Troubleshooting
Diseases
Common Compost Problems and Solutions
Problems with Neighbors
How to Start a Community Composting Group
Conclusion
Appendix A: More Information on Vermicomposting
Vermicomposting Supplies
Appendix B: Where to Purchase Composting Items
Where to Buy Compost Systems Mentioned in this Book
Appendix C: The Composting Community
Informational Sites
Community Sites
Glossary
Bibliography
About the Author
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