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. Stu Campbell provides an in-depth explanation of how composting works and offers clear instructions for a variety of both traditional and...

"Whether you have experience with compost or are a beginner who has always wanted to learn more and see how you can incorporate composting into your lifestyle, this book provides everything you'll need to know. From understanding what compost is, how it works, and ways to make it, to how to use and store it, this handbook, written in clear and simple terms, carefully explains the sustainable, low-cost way to produce rich soil in your backyard." --...

In Composting, early fluent readers learn how organic matter breaks down to create a nutritious soil additive. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about how compost can be used to help their garden thrive. An infographic illustrates the components of a compost pile, and an experiment offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about composting using our safe search...

"Profiles many insects and invertebrates found in compost heaps, discussing their eating habits, habitats, and survival skills"--Provided by publisher.

"Compost Science for Gardeners demystifies the full range of composting methods and helps readers determine or select the best technique for their situation. This comprehensive, plain-language, science-based book covers everything from the inputs required to the beneficial impacts on the environment and soil health"--

A Green Kid's Guide to Composting will teach students how to build a compost bin with help from an adult, what to recycle in your compost bin, and how to use compost to fertilize a garden-all without harmful chemicals! A compost research project will give students a hands on activity to get them interested in gardening. Common Core and State Standards for life cycles, soil, measuring, observing, and reporting can all be connected to A Green Kid's...

"Grandma shows Caillou a great magic trick: turning scraps of leftovers, grass clippings, and apple cores into plant food"--P. [4] of cover.