Composting: Sustainable and Low-Cost Techniques for Beginners

Not any new info. . Would not buy again

Book seems like it was written for an online forum. It say things like “here’s an example.” But there’s no pictures just a reference number. When you look up the references in the back there’s websites listed. Other than that it seems very informative. But if you want to see the examples don’t buy the book or you’ll be typing in a lot of long URLS. Maybe that’s not an issue in the Ebook.

It's a good beginner's book. Basics of getting what you want.

I started reading this book as soon as I got it. The author covers everything even composting humanure. She provides dozens of examples and helpful links to websites and YouTube videos.I would definitely recommend this book for beginners and advanced. It's more than just a composting book, she also helps you rethink your footprint and how to make it even smaller.

This book has been very helpful for me. I have a great composting bin working well!

Humanure should NEVER be a thing and feel sick that I bought this. I thought it was a beginner guide to NORMAL compositing with lots of photos! Gross!

Janet Wilson is a wonder when it comes to all things gardening. She obviously loves the subject and is excited about being able to share her experiences and knowledge with others. This enthusiasm comes across in her books.If you want to know anything about composting this is the book for you. Although she mentions and describes composting in her other books, in this one she gets down to brass tacks and shares with the reader the various aspects of this gardening element and why anyone who is interesting in the subject should explore setting up their own composting pile or bin.Be sure and read to the end where she describes humanure. This was a subject with which I was not familiar but after reading this section of her book I wanted to try and figure out how to implement what she was teaching.We live in a world where resources are becoming more limited due to the extravagant way humanity has abused nature. Wilson shows us how we can make a better world for ourselves and our children.As with her other books, I would suggest purchasing the eBook version. In the paper version I read, she was constantly referencing links and mentioning URLs. As with most, these include mind-numbing strings of letters and numbers which are impossible to copy into a search engine. Purchase the eBook and use her links to get to the pages described.The formatting, proofing, and editing issues are there but for some reason did not seem to bother me as much as they did in the previous books. Maybe the subject matter was so interesting I passed these problems off. Whatever, they are minor irritants and if you can get passed them you are in for a treat.Upon request the publisher sent me a copy of the book to review.

I have read several other books by this author, and in general, I find them to be on point and very practical. This book is no exception. I actually, in fact, appreciate her laser focus and the clear organization of the book. If only more nonfiction authors wrote that so clearly and precisely as she did! After a brief introductory discussion about nature’s compost, including pictures to help you understand decomposition in nature, she looks at three different types of composting: with microbes, with worms, and humanure. Each section is similarly constructed, describing the type of composting, how to start it, and how to maintain and use it. The section on humanure has a little more information about the topic, probably because it is less known and perhaps more repugnant. Each section is written clearly and concisely, and she even mentions specific products so that you can take advantage of whatever way you need or want to go without having to do too much more research yourself. All in all, I thought this was a very well-written book that both educates you on the distinct types of composting and gives you directions on how to get started, no matter which way you prefer to go.I received a free copy of this book, but that did not affect my review.

Enjoyed the information layout, laid out in easily understood terms that takes out the intimidation factor of attempting something new