Compost: Transform Your Waste into New Life

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 right
• Effective composting for every situation, from balcony gardening to smallholding
• How 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 compost
• Step-by-step guidance for transforming any plot into a productive garden
• Accessible methods that work for small gardens, large plots, and everything in between

Whether 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.

Charles Dowding is the leading proponent of No Dig gardening with a huge following, borne out of more than 40 years of growing, analysing, and recommending. He is revered in the gardening world - Monty Don (BBC Gardeners' World presenter) says "Charles has become the guru of no-dig gardening. He's a really good grower, organic, and has fabulous produce."