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Compost Science For Gardeners
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Author : Robert Pavlis
language : en
Publisher: New Society Publishers
Release Date : 2023-01-24
Compost Science For Gardeners written by Robert Pavlis and has been published by New Society Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-01-24 with Gardening categories.
Create your own compost and grow better plants. With breathtaking clarity, Compost Science for Gardeners demystifies composting practices and helps readers determine the best technique for their unique situation. This comprehensive science-based book is your key to building healthier soil and growing better plants. Using plain language and easy-to-follow instructions, this essential resource distills and blends the latest scientific research with the author's many decades of knowledge and experience into manageable form, debunking a host of common gardening myths along the way. Learn about: The role of composting in the ecological cycle Compostable materials to incorporate and those to avoid Browns and greens vs the carbon-to-nitrogen ratio The full range of composting methods, including cold and hot composting; composting in piles, bins, and tumblers; and pit and trench composting Keyhole gardening, food digesters, vermicomposting, bokashi, eco-enzyme fermentation, and more The relative merits and impact on the environment of each composting technique Using finished compost to improve soil health Anyone can compost. Whether you are a balcony or backyard gardener, market gardener, small-scale farmer, or homesteader, or even if you are simply looking for a way to keep organic matter out of the landfill, this book will show you how to do it simply, safely, and sensibly.
Soil Science For Gardeners
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Author : Robert Pavlis
language : en
Publisher: New Society Publishers
Release Date : 2020-04-07
Soil Science For Gardeners written by Robert Pavlis and has been published by New Society Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-04-07 with Gardening categories.
Build healthy soil and grow better plants Robert Pavlis, a gardener for over four decades, debunks common soil myths, explores the rhizosphere, and provides a personalized soil fertility improvement program in this three-part popular science guidebook. Healthy soil means thriving plants. Yet untangling the soil food web and optimizing your soil health is beyond most gardeners, many of whom lack an in-depth knowledge of the soil ecosystem. Soil Science for Gardeners is an accessible, science-based guide to understanding soil fertility and, in particular, the rhizosphere – the thin layer of liquid and soil surrounding plant roots, so vital to plant health. Coverage includes: Soil biology and chemistry and how plants and soil interact Common soil health problems, including analyzing soil's fertility and plant nutrients The creation of a personalized plan for improving your soil fertility, including setting priorities and goals in a cost-effective, realistic time frame. Creating the optimal conditions for nature to do the heavy lifting of building soil fertility Written for the home gardener, market gardener, and micro-farmer, Soil Science for Gardeners is packed with information to help you grow thriving plants.
Microbe Science For Gardeners
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Author : Robert Pavlis
language : en
Publisher: New Society Publishers
Release Date : 2023-09-12
Microbe Science For Gardeners written by Robert Pavlis and has been published by New Society Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-09-12 with Gardening categories.
Your garden's little helpers – the role of microbes in growing great plants Microscopic organisms are as important to plant growth as water and light. Microbe Science for Gardeners highlights the essential role of microbes in plant biosystems and soil health, provides practical how-to gardening advice for enhancing plant microbiomes, and debunks common gardening myths. This accessible guide goes beyond soil biology to examine the crucial role of microorganisms in cultivating a productive garden. Coverage includes: The vital interrelationships in microbe populations and between microbes and plants Understanding microbes such as bacteria, yeast, mycorrhizal fungi, and protozoa, both in the rhizosphere and above ground Scientific breakthroughs about microbes that live in the leaves and roots of plants, forming symbiotic relationships How practices such as tilling, crop rotation, and mulching affect the microbe community How the savvy gardener can influence microbial colonies to encourage beneficial organisms while discouraging those that cause disease or other undesirable effects An objective, common-sense analysis of recently popularized practices such as controlling fungal-to-bacterial ratios and applying biostimulants, compost tea, or plant probiotics Prevention and cures for dozens of bacterial, viral, and fungal plant diseases. Whether you're a home gardener, market gardener, or micro-farmer, Microbe Science for Gardeners will help you leverage the incredible power of the mighty microbe to grow healthy, strong, thriving plants.
Compost
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Author : Kenneth Thompson
language : en
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Release Date : 2011-02-01
Compost written by Kenneth Thompson and has been published by Dorling Kindersley Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-02-01 with Gardening categories.
“Compost-making doesn’t need to be hard work, costs almost nothing, and the only secret ingredient you need is patience.” Ken Thompson Making compost isn't just simple and satisfying, it will save you spending money on expensive soil conditioners and mulches. There's no need for fancy gadgets. Discover how to build a simple bin, find the best tools for the job, and learn what type of mix is perfect for the size of your garden. From what’s hot to rot, to bins and wormeries, discover how to transform your refuse into fertiliser that'll keep your flowers and plants blooming.
Secrets To Great Soil
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Author : Elizabeth Stell
language : en
Publisher: Storey Publishing
Release Date : 1998-01
Secrets To Great Soil written by Elizabeth Stell and has been published by Storey Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998-01 with Gardening categories.
Explains how to create and maintain fertile soil, including advice on choosing fertilizers, improving new sites, fine-tuning for specific plants, and using compost
Grow Your Soil
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Author : Diane Miessler
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2020-02-18
Grow Your Soil written by Diane Miessler and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-02-18 with Gardening categories.
Growing awareness of the importance of soil health means that microbes are on the minds of even the most casual gardeners. After all, anyone who has ever attempted to plant a thriving patch of flowers or vegetables knows that what you grow is only as good as the soil you grow it in. It is possible to create and maintain rich, dark, crumbly soil that’s teeming with life, using very few inputs and a no-till, no-fertilizer approach. Certified permaculture designer and lifelong gardener Diane Miessler presents the science of soil health in an engaging, entertaining voice geared for the backyard grower. She shares the techniques she has used — including cover crops, constant mulching, and a simple-but-supercharged recipe for compost tea — to transform her own landscape from a roadside dump for broken asphalt to a garden that stops traffic, starting from the ground up. This publication conforms to the EPUB Accessibility specification at WCAG 2.0 Level AA.
Teaming With Microbes
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Author : Jeff Lowenfels
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2010-09-10
Teaming With Microbes written by Jeff Lowenfels and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-09-10 with Gardening categories.
There is an alternative to the vicious circle of chemical fertilizers: to garden in a way that strengthens, rather than destroys, the soil food web—the complex world of soil-dwelling organisms whose interactions create a nurturing environment for plants.
Life Death And Decay
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Author : Julian Doberski
language : en
Publisher: Pimpernel Press
Release Date : 2022-11-11
Life Death And Decay written by Julian Doberski and has been published by Pimpernel Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-11-11 with Gardening categories.
Life, Death and Decay The Science of Compost outlines the biological, physical and chemical processes which lead to the decomposition of garden plant material in a compost pile - and its return to the garden as soil conditioning compost. It covers the structural nature of decaying and dead plant material, the micro-organisms and invertebrates contributing to decomposition, and the combination of chemical, physical and biological factors which determine rates of decay. Chapters include What is compost?; Why do we compost?; What controls the rot?; Dissecting a compost heap: plant organic matter; Dissecting a compost heap: the living organisms - microbes and fauna; An array of microorganisms - their roles in decomposition; An array of invertebrates - their roles in decomposition; The physicochemical environment - its role in decomposition.
Organic Gardener S Composting
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Author : Steve Solomon
language : en
Publisher: CreateSpace
Release Date : 2013-06-29
Organic Gardener S Composting written by Steve Solomon and has been published by CreateSpace this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-06-29 with Gardening categories.
Organic Gardener's Composting By Steve Solomon This particular book gives me an audience problem. Simultaneously I have two quite different groups of composters in mind. What one set wants the other might find boring or even irritating. The smaller group includes serious food gardeners like me. Vegetable gardeners have traditionally been acutely interested in composting, soil building, and maintaining soil organic matter. We are willing to consider anything that might help us grow a better garden and we enjoy agricultural science at a lay person's level. The other larger audience, does not grow food at all, or if they do it is only a few tomato plants in a flower bed. A few are apartment dwellers who, at best, keep a few house plants. Yet even renters may want to live with greater environmental responsibility by avoiding unnecessary contributions of kitchen garbage to the sewage treatment system. Similarly, modern home owners want to stop sending yard wastes to landfills. These days householders may be offered incentives (or threatened with penalties) by their municipalities to separate organic, compostable garbage from paper, from glass, from metal or from plastic. Individuals who pay for trash pickup by volume are finding that they can save considerable amounts of money by recycling their own organic wastes at home. Includes sections on' What Is Compost Composting Basics Nutrients in the Compost Pile Practical Compost Making Hot Composting The Fertilizing Value of Compost Evaluating Nitrogen Content Methods and Variations Building Your Own Bin Sheet Composting Mulch Gardening Vermicomposting Locating the Worms Setting Up a Worm Box Feeding the Worms Fruit Flies Maintenance Garbage Can Composting Composting for the Food Gardener Microbes and Soil Fertility Maintaining Soil Humus Climate and the Nutritional Quality of Food Soil Mineral Content by Climate Area Fertilizing Gardens Organically Making Superior Compost Charging the Compost Pits
Let It Rot
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Author : Stu Campbell
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 1998-03-01
Let It Rot written by Stu Campbell and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998-03-01 with Gardening categories.
Transform leaves, grass, and kitchen scraps into gardener’s gold! This easy-to-use guide shows you how to turn household garbage and backyard refuse into nutrient-filled compost that can nourish your soil and promote a thriving garden. You’ll soon be saving money, minimizing waste, and enjoying bountiful harvests.