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good information, but the book is poorly organized, It should be organized by which type of composting you plan on doing and then have another section dedicated to the science of it.
. . I feel like I have to look all over the place for the information I need to do composting at my home.
Good primer on the science behind composting, Wished it had a bit more on techniques for modern tumblers there is a scant paragraph that is mostly dismissive of the device but was good background nonetheless.
After months of pouring over various websites and blog posts related to composting only to get conflicting information, I finally went to a real book instead.
Boy, am I glad I did! If you're thinking about getting into composting or want to increase your knowledge about the subject, this is the best book around.
There is enough science for me to feel confident recommending it without it getting bogged down with huge words that are difficult to understand.
I appreciate the comparison charts scattered throughout to help break down the data and the random bits of personal testimony about various methods and results.
sitelinkLet it Rot!: The Gardener's Guide to Composting by sitelinkStu Campbell is a thorough resource for composing, You will learn the science about why it works and meet the decomposers responsible, sitelinkStu Campbell specifically describes how to build different piles and the pros and cons for each, He also explains different container options, provides a troubleshooting section and outlines the uses for compost including what it can and cannot do.
I only wish it included pictures of compost at different stages, A great resource for anyone who plans to compost, Composting is important not only to provides nutrients back into soils, but also to reduce waste that goes into landfills,

Although this book is mostly for people who have a lot of land, there is still a lot of good information for someone who is trying to compost using a tumbler or bin in a smaller yard me, or even indoor composting if you live in an apartment/city.
He talks a lot about animal manure and farm

materials, like hay and alfalfa, but still provides information about the carbon/nitrogen ratio and how air and moisture is just as important.


At the end of the book, he provides many ways thats a finished compost can be used for indoor and outdoor plants, yards/lawns, gardens, fields, trees, etc.
This book was a quick read on how to compost, It served as a great guide for a beginning composter, The science sections were very informative, yet easy to read, The one thing that it lacked for me was how to compost on a small scale with more urban resources, It mainly focused on the larger at home scale with resources that are not always available to city dwellers who simply want to reduce their waste.
Easy to follow. A lot of information I was already familiar with from online research, It was nice to have it all in one place, though, I got a few ideas for my small backyard compost, He covers the spectrum of different types of composters out there, from laid back, small uninvolved, so large scale and fully detailed.
Interesting mix of facts and fun

This book was recommended by another book called Permaculture for the Rest of Us.
I'm so glad I followed that recommendation!

This book is a great mix of the science of composting and anecdotes from the author's experiences.
His emphasis on "it doesn't have to be perfect" was reassuring, and his insistence of covering the high level fundamentals was right on.
Great read! This is just an essential read for the serious gardener, It covers EVERYthing related to composting, Even afteryears of doing so myself, I still learned quite a few new tips and that there were some mistakes I was making.
I have tabbed pages for future reference amp reminders, From A to Z, its the best Ive read and only one I will keep, composting is a serious manner, as evidenced by all the hardcore gardeners i meet in my job, i love compost and recognize its value in any organic garden, but honestly, i just can't bring myself to keep track of charts, temperatures and ratios.
this book is a great guide for any handsoff composter such as myself, i especially appreciated the firstchapters of thecopy that i read which are dedicated to the science behind decomposition and the elements of good compost.
an easy read. it reminded me that the beauty of the natural world is that everything will decompose at some point, A good introduction to composting for gardeners, It discusses various composting systems, their advantages and disadvantages, Bins and tumblers. How to build a bin, where to locate it, What to put on your pile, what to avoid, How to layer. Drainage and aeration. Bacteria and organisms. How to activate your pile to speed decomposition, What to do with the finished product,

Recommended if you are looking to make good compost for your garden, May disappoint if you are mainly seeking a way to dispose of kitchen wastes without attracting vermin, The author says that “we have no rats around our place, ” How many other people can say the same The compost bins he recommends are not rodent proof, There are no index entries under “rats” or “rodents” or “vermin, ” He regards them as nonissues, But compost piles can and do attract vermin,

Indexed, with bibliography, Includes sources for buying composting supplies, Let It Rot! is a great resource for anyone interested in composting, I knew quite a bit of the information presented in the book, but if I had had this book when I first started composting it would have saved me a whole lot of time.
Easy to read and comprehend, Ill definitely be referencing this in the future, Originally published in. Just a little too technical and troublesome for me, I don't have the desire or the patience to make sure my ratios of nutrients are exact or the temperature is just right.
I literally just throw all my vegetable kitchen scraps into a pile with some mulched grass, and just keep adding to that, and let the thing work or not.
I'll usually give it a turn with the tractor when I see tall grass weeds growing in it, . . lol So far, at the end of the day, I've ended up with fresh dirt to add to my garden every single time.


If you are serious about composting "perfectly", then this really might be the book for you, .