COMPOST THIS BOOK! The Art of Composting for Your Yard, Your Community, and the Planet
Christopher, Tom and Marty Asher
ISBN 10: 087156596X ISBN 13: 9780871565969
Published by Sierra Club Books, San Francisco, 1994
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[viii], 248pp [marker dot on bottom page edges] Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Seller Inventory # 002582
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A complete, nontechnical guide to composting provides step-by-step instructions on how to get started, discusses the history and chemistry of composting, explains why composting has become a vital part of waste disposal, and discusses composting's future. Original.
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Could you bring yourself to compost it? Maybe--but only after you've read, ingested, assimilated and then, perhaps, excreted the information offered inside this recklessly friendly and funny gardener's companion. Funny? Compost? Isn't this holy sacrament of the organic gardening sect a sort of earnest affair, usually? Indeed--and in some quarters, it has become solemnly high-tech. But not here. For while Christopher ( Water-Wise Gardening ) and Asher ( 57 Reasons Not to Have a Nuclear War ) are true believers in composting as a socially and naturally redemptive act, they also approach it with an irreverent and barmy zest that is wholly unexpected, and delicious. Explained are the honorable past of the practice (Walt Whitman recognized its merits) and how to do it yourself, but the nuts-and-bolts and salesmanship are interspersed with a pure nuttiness that brings credit to nice-guy outdoorsmen everywhere. There's the story, for instance, of the duo's foray into worm composting, which led them to none other than Carter's Worm Farm in Plains, Georgia; their fondness of the occasional motto or adage ("We prefer patience to fertilizer"); and the characters of Tom and Marty themselves to keep up your spirits. "The backyard compost pile," notes Asher in his diary, "is definitely cooking. I can tell because Kiki, our Siamese cat, has been sitting on it, valiantly fending off the dogs and getting her daily sauna." So, compost the book at your peril; soy-based ink and recycled paper make it possible, but you might be the worse for it.
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Title: COMPOST THIS BOOK! The Art of Composting for...
Publisher: Sierra Club Books, San Francisco
Publication Date: 1994
Binding: Soft Cover
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Compost This Book!: The Art of Composting for Your Yard, Your Community and the Planet
Published by
Sierra Club Books, San Francisco
ISBN 10: 087156596X
ISBN 13: 9780871565969
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Softcover. Condition: As New. No Jacket. First Edition. "Compost This Book! The Art of Composting for Your Yard, Your Community, the Planet" by Tom Christopher and Marty Asher is a Like New/Fine condition book that provides an engaging and practical guide to the world of composting.The covers of this book are in excellent shape, maintaining their appeal. The binding is secure, ensuring the book's durability for many uses. Inside, the pages are clean and unmarked, making it an invaluable resource for anyone interested in composting.Composting is not only an environmentally friendly practice but also an opportunity to transform waste into something beneficial for your garden. This book offers step-by-step instructions on how to get started, delves into the history and chemistry of composting, explains why composting is crucial for waste disposal, and discusses its promising future.With a playful yet informative approach, the authors highlight the transformative power of composting. Composting can help eliminate a significant portion of your solid waste, benefit your garden during dry spells, protect against lead poisoning, and even save you money. It's a practice that can change not only your garden but also your life.Whether you're new to composting or looking to enhance your composting skills, "Compost This Book!" offers a delightful and practical journey into the world of composting. It's a must-read for those interested in sustainable and environmentally responsible gardening practices.We take great care in packaging our books for shipment to protect them from potential damage during transit. You will receive an USPS electronic tracking number at no additional cost, allowing you to monitor your shipment's progress.If you have any questions or would like to see more pictures of the book, please feel free to contact us. "Compost This Book!" is your guide to embracing composting as a means to enhance your gardening efforts while contributing positively to the environment. Seller Inventory # 15921