We don’t need to poison the earth in order to grow better food, and what is harmful to the environment when improperly disposed of often can be turned back to the soil in a beneficial way through composting — if you know how. Here’s how. Malcolm Beck’s Garden-Ville is one of the largest commercial composting operations in the country. He shares his insight into the processes of decay that can transform everything from lawn trimmings to sewer sludge into life-giving earth. Coupled with Beck’s insight into nature and practical advice are remarks from Charles Walters, author, founder of Acres U.S.A.
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Charles Walters is the founder and executive editor of Acres U.S.A., North America’s oldest and largest magazine covering organic and sustainable agriculture issues. He has penned thousands of articles on the technologies of sustainable farming – dubbed "eco-agriculture" because it is both economical and ecological. Walters is the author of many books, including: Weeds: Control Without Poisons; A Farmer’s Guide to the Bottom Line; Mainline Farming for Century 21; Eco-Farm; Grass, the Forgiveness of Nature; and others. A leading proponent of raw material economics, he has served as president of NORM and has authored several books on economics, including his classic work, Unforgiven: The American Economic System Sold for Debt and War.
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This review is from: The Secret Life of Compost: A "How-To" & "Why" Guide to Composting-Lawn, Garden, Feedlot or Farm (Paperback)
Very Entertaining book about compost and composting, not just the technical stuff although some of that is included as well. The book basically tells a story about how Mr beck became involved with composting and some of his philosophy as well. If you like compost I highly recommend you read it.
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The Secret Life of Compost, San Antonio, Planet Earth, Dillo Dirt, Master Designer, The Judge, United States New!
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Ours is the only planet known to support life. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
The Secret Life of Compost, San Antonio, Planet Earth, Dillo Dirt, Master Designer, The Judge, United States New!
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- In Nature (Disaster!) by Jen Green on page 116
- The Divine Comedy (The Inferno, The Purgatorio, and The Paradiso) by Dante Alighieri on page 31
- Divine Comedy (Oxford World's Classics) by Dante Alighieri on page 31
- Our Margin of Life by Eugene M. Poirot on page 32
- Planet Earth (Oxford Children's Reference) by Jill Bailey on page 56
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