How To Compost – Page 96 – Crazy About Compost

The #1 Book on Composting Basics: Let It Rot! by Stu Campbell

Let it Rot!: The Gardener’s Guide to Composting (Third Edition) (Storey’s Down-to-Earth Guides) If you’re looking for a how-to composting guide from a gardener’s perspective, look no further…whether you’re an experienced compostaholic or just compost curious, you’ll find plenty of gems here. Everything from a nerdy decomposition science lesson made simple (my favorite chapter) to the lists of what you can compost, and over 10 different methods of composting tailored to your varying needs are present here. Whenever I have a weird compost issue, I always consult this book for its substantial troubleshooting section…especially the N-P-K symptoms table (on page 116). That being said, this book definitely has a gardener feel to it and I catch myself skimming at certain points because well, I’m not a gardener! Maybe one day…

Somewhat of a Composting Manifesto…

As my time winds down in the Bay Area, I start to think about what I'm returning home to. A city that aspires to be the east coast version of San Francisco, and in a few ways is. Although not nearly as awesome and still has a lot of work to do. Anyway, if you haven't googled me out yet, I will say that I work for a super-reputable hospital, one that is in the process of implementing composting. Obviously, this is my main goal at the moment, and we will succeed. We're going to be the first hospital in Philadelphia composting on a ginormous scale, starting with the food prep area and cafeteria, and expanding into restrooms and who knows what else. My extreme views will have every office…

Nice compost pails, SF people!

Among the first things I did when waking up in this awesome town was take pictures of my host's compost bin. The bins are serviced weekly and it's compulsory alongside recycling. Way to go, Frisco!