Composting Techniques

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Coverage includes: -Basic composting without any specialist equipment, such as simple layering, trenches or traditional heaps -The advantages and disadvantages of different types of compost bins, from entry-level static and tumbling bins for new composters to mid- and higher-range bins for the enthusiast and professional gardeners -The differences between hot and cold composting, including the work and timeframes involved -Getting started with vermiculture (domestic composting with worms), in- and outdoors -Specialised bins and methods for composting cooked food waste, including indoor pre-treatment by Bokashi fermentation -The best ways to use compost on the garden -Liquid feeds and teas that add nutrients and microbes to the soil -Managing common composting problems