Worms Eat My Garbage 35th Anniversary Edition

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Compost
ISBN : 0997261412

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Worms Eat My Garbage by Anonim Pdf

Author : Mary Appelhof
Publisher : Worm Woman, Incorporated
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2016-04-14
Category : Compost
ISBN : 0997261404

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Worms Eat My Garbage by Mary Appelhof Pdf

An illustrated guide to creating a small-scale worm composting system includes coverage of worm species, reproduction, feeding, and harvesting.

Author : Mary Appelhof,Joanne Olszewski
Publisher : Storey Publishing
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2017-12-26
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9781612129471

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Worms Eat My Garbage, 35th Anniversary Edition by Mary Appelhof,Joanne Olszewski Pdf

For more than three decades, this best-selling guide to the practice of vermicomposting has taught people how to use worms to recycle food waste into nutrient-rich fertilizer for houseplants or gardens. Small-scale, self-contained worm bins can be kept indoors, in a basement, or even under the kitchen sink in an apartment — making vermicomposting a great option for city dwellers and anyone who doesn’t want or can’t have an outdoor compost pile. The fully revised 35th anniversary edition features the original’s same friendly tone, with up-to-date information on the entire process, from building or purchasing a bin (readily available at garden supply stores) to maintaining the worms and harvesting the finished compost.

Author : Rhonda Sherman
Publisher : Chelsea Green Publishing
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2018-11-08
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781603587808

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The Worm Farmer’s Handbook by Rhonda Sherman Pdf

Choice Reviews, Outstanding Academic Title Techniques and systems for processing food scraps, manure, yard debris, paper, and more Turning waste into wealth sounds too good to be true, but many worm farmers are finding that vermicomposting is a reliable way to do just that. Vermicast—a biologically active, nutrient-rich mix of earthworm castings and decomposed organic matter—sells for $400 or more per cubic yard. Compare that to regular compost, sold at about $30 a cubic yard, and you’ll see why vermicomposting has taken root in most countries and on every continent but Antarctica. Vermicomposting is also one of the best sustainable solutions for organic waste management. Vermicomposting manure and crop wastes on farms improves crop yields while reducing demand for off-farm inputs. Vermicast has higher nutrient levels and lower soluble salt content than regular compost, and it improves soil aeration, porosity, and water retention. Plus, vermicast suppresses plant diseases and insect attacks. Municipalities, businesses, community gardens, schools, and universities can set up vermicomposting operations to process food residuals and other waste materials. The Worm Farmer’s Handbook details the ins and outs of vermicomposting for mid- to large-scale operations, including how to recycle organic materials ranging from food wastes and yard trimmings to manure and shredded office paper. Vermicomposting expert Rhonda Sherman shares what she has learned over twenty-five years working with commercial worm growers and researchers around the world. Her profiles of successful worm growers across the United States and from New Zealand to the Middle East and Europe describe their proven methods and systems. This book digs into all the details, including: Choosing the right production system Regulatory issues and developing a business and marketing plan Finding and managing feedstocks Pre-composting: why and how to do it Monitoring an active worm bed Harvesting, screening, testing, packaging, and storing vermicast Markets for earthworms and vermicast Food security: how vermicast benefits soils and plants Keys to success: avoiding common pitfalls From livestock farms and restaurants to colleges, military bases, and prisons, Sherman details why and how commercial-scale vermicomposting is a fast-growing, sustainable solution for organic waste management. The Worm Farmer’s Handbook is the first and only authoritative how-to guide that goes beyond small-scale operations and demystifies the science and logistics of the fascinating process that is vermicomposting.

Author : Mary Appelhof,Mary Frances Fenton,Barbara Loss Harris
Publisher : Chelsea Green Publishing Company
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Education
ISBN : 0942256050

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Worms Eat Our Garbage by Mary Appelhof,Mary Frances Fenton,Barbara Loss Harris Pdf

A curriculum emphasizing worms habitats, needs, physical description, and relationship to other living things by integrating activities in soil science, plant growth studies, and ecological issues.

Author : Clive A. Edwards,Norman Q. Arancon,Rhonda L. Sherman
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 623 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2010-12-20
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781439809884

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Vermiculture Technology by Clive A. Edwards,Norman Q. Arancon,Rhonda L. Sherman Pdf

Co-edited by international earthworm expert Clive A. Edwards, Vermiculture Technology: Earthworms, Organic Wastes, and Environmental Management is the first international, comprehensive, and definitive work on how earthworms and microorganisms interact to break down organic wastes on a commercial basis. Many books cover the importance of composting

Author : Rose Seemann
Publisher : New Society Publishers
Page : 179 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2015-05-01
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9781550925883

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The Pet Poo Pocket Guide by Rose Seemann Pdf

Get the scoop on reducing the environmental footprint of your furry friends Eighty-three million dogs and ninety-six million cats call the United States home. Dogs alone produce enough waste to fill more than 1,091 football fields 1 foot deep in a single year. Add billions of plastic pick-up bags to the mix and season well with tons of litter box waste. Scoop a hefty portion into local landfills and seal it tightly to ensure optimal methane production. Clearly, this is a recipe for disaster. Dog and cat owners who trash their pets' offerings daily are in denial about how much waste is produced and what happens to it. Those who want to make the responsible choice often turn to the internet, only to find misleading, confusing, and contradictory information. The Pet Poo Pocket Guide will help you reduce your pet's environmental paw print with: Best practices for cycling pet waste back to nature Suggestions on how to tailor your approach based on location, situation, weather, needs, or available time Instructions for using your composted pet waste safely to enrich your soil and nourish ornamental plants With recycling tactics clearly indicated as "easy," "moderate," or "demanding," The Pet Poo Pocket Guide offers something for everyone. This no-nonsense guide is a must-read for any pet owner who is concerned about the environmental impact of their best friend, and is seeking a safe and practical solution. Rose Seemann is the owner and operator of EnviroWagg, a company dedicated to collecting and composting canine waste into safe, nutrient-rich garden soil.

Author : Rachel Eagen
Publisher : Crabtree Publishing Company
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0778724859

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The Biography of Sugar by Rachel Eagen Pdf

Explains the history of sugar, where it's grown, how it's harvested, and its many uses then and now.

Author : L. Michelle Nielsen
Publisher : Crabtree Publishing Company
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0778724913

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The Biography of Corn by L. Michelle Nielsen Pdf

Relates the history of corn, explains how it is grown and harvested, discusses its uses, and describes new developments in the corn industry.

Author : Allen Kurzweil
Publisher : Workman Publishing
Page : 97 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2010-09-10
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780761148258

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Potato Chip Science by Allen Kurzweil Pdf

Provides experiments associated with a bag of potato chips: bags, chips, lids, spuds, and tubes.

Author : George Pilkington
Publisher : Ego-Logic
Page : 123 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2005-09-01
Category : Compost
ISBN : 189923313X

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Composting with Worms by George Pilkington Pdf

Author : Wendelin Van Draanen
Publisher : Ember
Page : 259 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2003-05-13
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9780375825446

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Flipped by Wendelin Van Draanen Pdf

A classic he-said-she-said romantic comedy! This updated anniversary edition offers story-behind-the-story revelations from author Wendelin Van Draanen. The first time she saw him, she flipped. The first time he saw her, he ran. That was the second grade, but not much has changed by the seventh. Juli says: “My Bryce. Still walking around with my first kiss.” He says: “It’s been six years of strategic avoidance and social discomfort.” But in the eighth grade everything gets turned upside down: just as Bryce is thinking that there’s maybe more to Juli than meets the eye, she’s thinking that he’s not quite all he seemed. This is a classic romantic comedy of errors told in alternating chapters by two fresh, funny voices. The updated anniversary edition contains 32 pages of extra backmatter: essays from Wendelin Van Draanen on her sources of inspiration, on the making of the movie of Flipped, on why she’ll never write a sequel, and a selection of the amazing fan mail she’s received. Awards and accolades for Flipped: SLJ Top 100 Children’s Novels of all time IRA-CBC Children’s Choice IRA Teacher’s Choice Honor winner, Judy Lopez Memorial Award/WNBA Winner of the California Young Reader Medal “We flipped over this fantastic book, its gutsy girl Juli and its wise, wonderful ending.” — The Chicago Tribune “Van Draanen has another winner in this eighth-grade ‘he-said, she-said’ romance. A fast, funny, egg-cellent winner.” — SLJ, Starred review “With a charismatic leading lady kids will flip over, a compelling dynamic between the two narrators and a resonant ending, this novel is a great deal larger than the sum of its parts.” —Publishers Weekly, Starred review

Author : Grace Gershuny
Publisher : Chelsea Green Publishing
Page : 106 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2011-04-15
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781603583480

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Compost, Vermicompost and Compost Tea by Grace Gershuny Pdf

What are the advantages of making one's own compost? Is there really a benefit to using compost as opposed to building soil organic matter through other means? How can the decision about compost making affect a farm's economics? Part of the NOFA Guides series, this manual will help answer these questions, and is specifically intended to address the conditions faced by organic farmers in the Northeast. Information on composting techniques, including: Principles and biology of composting Temperature, aeration and moisture control Composting methods Materials (additives and inoculants, biodynamic preparations) About costs (site preparation, equipment, labor and time) What do you do with it? Compost tea and other brewed microbial cultures Compost and the law With extended appendices including a recipe calculator, potting mix recipes, and a sample compost production budget sheet.

Author : Pauly Piccirillo
Publisher : Outskirts Press
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2016-03-23
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 1478714182

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The Worm Farming Revolution by Pauly Piccirillo Pdf

The Worm Farming Revolution Book teaches you everything you need to know about raising worms in order to grow amazing plants, recycle kitchen scraps, or grow your own fishing worms. It's a Return to the Founding Principles of Successful Gardening and an almost lost art our forefathers past down to us. Just because our technology changes and our knowledge increases doesn't mean that we have to invent something that's completely opposite of what the Creator showed us. A new way of feeding millions of people doesn't have to oppose nature, but should work with nature. I show you how to harness and multiply the power of a tiny organism that corporations and many people have become disconnected with. We have gone down a dark agricultural road with too few exits to get us back in the right direction. The technology of today combined with the proven methods of the past is where science should have lead us. But where "scientists" have failed, there has been a revolt. Not in a new way, but the reviving of a forgotten way. If you've never heard of the term "Worm Farming" then it may seem like a silly, eccentric hobby created to study the natural habits of worms. Well that may be true to some degree, but the truth, meaning, and reason behind this quirky little phrase may be one of the greatest yet simplest technological awakenings to hit the agricultural industry since the invention of, what I call, the world's most "successful failures..".synthetic fertilizers. No matter what gardening method you use, the fact is, you WILL need worm castings (worm poop) in order to give plants the proper food they were created to feed on. Worm castings are as natural to plants as breast milk to a new born baby. This is one of the reasons why worms are found moving in and out of the root systems of plants. They deposit the rich, microbial fertilizer that plants depend on for optimal health. This book teaches you how to grow your plants by, FIRST, growing your soil. You'll learn everything you

Author : Diane Miessler
Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC
Page : 189 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2020-02-18
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781635862089

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Grow Your Soil! by Diane Miessler Pdf

Growing awareness of the importance of soil health means that microbes are on the minds of even the most casual gardeners. After all, anyone who has ever attempted to plant a thriving patch of flowers or vegetables knows that what you grow is only as good as the soil you grow it in. It is possible to create and maintain rich, dark, crumbly soil that’s teeming with life, using very few inputs and a no-till, no-fertilizer approach. Certified permaculture designer and lifelong gardener Diane Miessler presents the science of soil health in an engaging, entertaining voice geared for the backyard grower. She shares the techniques she has used — including cover crops, constant mulching, and a simple-but-supercharged recipe for compost tea — to transform her own landscape from a roadside dump for broken asphalt to a garden that stops traffic, starting from the ground up. This publication conforms to the EPUB Accessibility specification at WCAG 2.0 Level AA.