Backyard Farming: Composting

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'Backyard Farming: Composting' is the perfect guide for beginners looking to improve the overall quality of their soil and growing conditions. Covering every topic from what should and should not be composted, benefits and uses for compost, preparing your compost for use, and troubleshooting tips for any problems your compost pile may encounter, 'Backyard Farming: Composting' includes all that you need to know to establish a reliable source of compost for nourishing your backyard.

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Kim Pezza grew up among orchards and dairy and beef farms having lived most of her life in the Finger Lakes region. She has raised pigs, poultry and game birds, rabbits and goats, and is experienced in growing herbs and vegetables. In her spare time, Kim also teaches workshops in a variety of areas, from art and simple computers for seniors, to making herb butter, oils, and vinegars. She continues to learn new techniques and skills and is currently looking to turn her grandparents' 1800s farm into a small, working homestead.