Review: Steaming Compost?  Good!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 15, 2014
This is a very handy guide to how to get started with composting.  I've been composting many years, and I can vouch for what the author says. Of course, for gardeners, the main reason to compost is to help improve your soil. Dr Stone explains how to produce a compost system or pile that will make compost as efficiently as possible. That means keeping it most, and turning with a pitchfork.  It's a lot of fun to see all that rich, dark compost magically appear (well, okay, not magically), and you can blend it into your garden.There's a good discussion on what type of container to use, such as a bin, or even digging a pit.  At home, we use a "heap" in the side yard, which also works well.  The author points out how important it is to keep the compost moist, like a sponge.  If you start getting steam, that's great, because it means it's really heating up.I also appreciate the fact that Dr Stone explains important restrictions on what to add to your compost pile.  For example, no pet droppings, or meat.  Adding these items into your compost would be a big mistake, but beginners sometimes make that mistake.  The author also explains what to do if something goes awry, such as bad odor.All in all, a really useful book, by someone who obviously has experience in this area. Recommend!Now go out there and get that compost going!If you like this book, here are some more by Dr Stone:Container Herb Gardening Made Easy: How To Grow Fresh Herbs At Home In Pots (Cheap, Easy Green House Plan, No Thumbs Gardening) (Homesteading Book 5)Container Vegetable Gardening Made Easy: How To Grow Fresh, Healthy Vegetables At Home In Pots (Cheap, Easy Green House Plan, No Thumbs Gardening)Backyard Pet Chickens A Beginners Guide: How To Raise Hens In A Small Suburban Yard (Choosing Breeds, Caring & Feeding, City Preppers, Choosing Coops, Organic Gardening) (Homesteading Book 4)Here's my favorite book by Dr Stone:Seed Saving The Beginner's Guide: How To Save Time And Money By Preserving  Rare And Unique Seeds  (Vegetable, Fruit, Easy Green House Plan, Quarter Acre ... Starting ) (Homesteading Book 8)