Backyard and Balcony Composting/ The Compost Book/ 2 composting pamphlets

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Mark Cullen & Lorraine Johnson; Backyard And Balcony Composting: The complete guidebook/ David & Yvonne Taylor; The Compost Book/ CSIRO Division Of Soils; Composting: Making soil improver from rubbish/ The Living Soil Association Of Tasmania: Compost Why And How

Mark Cullen & Lorraine Johnson: Backyard And Balcony Composting: The complete guidebook Bookman Press ISBN 1-86395-027-3

"Whether you live in a house or an apartment, in the city, the suburbs or the country, composting is the ultimate way to achieve a greener garden and contribute to a cleaner planet. "Veteran gardening author Mark Cullen and esteemed environmentalist Lorraine Johnson have teamed up to tell you everything you need to know how to get the most out of home composting: *  What really goes on inside the compost heap? *  How can I compost in my apartment? *  Should I build or buy my compost bin? *  Which bin is right for me? *  How do I prevent animals getting to my food scraps? *  What if my compost smells bad ? "Also featured are activities to interest children in the composting process; complete plans for build-your-own compost bins; no-nonsense answers to commonly asked questions and more than thirty elegant and informative illustrations. "Whether your motivation is a greener garden, a cleaner planet, or both, Backyard and Balcony Composting provides heaps of practical advice and an abundance of inspiration."

David & Yvonne Taylor: The Compost Book Reed ISBN 0-7301-0384-6

"Did you know that charcoal makes a great slow-release plant food?  Or that yoghurt speeds up compost activity and that chamomile keeps your heap smelling sweet?  In this book authors David & Yvonne Taylor divulge the secrets of good compost-making.  They have been experimenting with compost since 1985, when thye began creating a city community garden on a site of builders' fill.  You'd be surprised what you can throw into a compost heap instead of into your garbage bin.  But it's not just a haphazard affair.  The best composts have a balance of nitrogen to carbon, acidity/alkalinity and temperature.  Some are fast, others slow.  Some are tossed, others cook under covers.  Compost is a natural fertilizer.  It will condition your soil and give you strong stem growth, bright flowers, pungent perfumes and nutritious fruits and vegies. "The Taylors' city experience gave them the confidence to tackle a greater space and they now live in the border country not far from the Murray River.  They grow a diversity of fruit, vegetables, herbs and flowers and of course they make compost ... all the time."

CSIRO Division Of Soils; Composting: Making soil improver from rubbish CSIRO ISBN 0 643 02168 X

Interesting booklet from CSIRO's Discovering Soils series

The Living Soil Association Of Tasmania: Compost Why And How The Living Soil Association Of Tasmania

Practical 8 page pamphlet from 1947 Please look at the photos - they are integral to the description of this item! Backyard & Balcony Composting : As new and unread paperback.  Covers with minimal wear; spine without creases.  The text is unmarked. The Compost Book : As new and unread hardback.  Boards with minimal wear; spine without creases.  The text is unmarked. CSIRO booklet : Slight crease to bottom right corner of the front cover, otherwise minimal wear to the covers.  Crease indistinct to FEP, otherwise the text is unmarked.

Compost Why & How : 8 page pamphlet from 1947 with wear consistent with age. Weight: 643g

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