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How to 'Cook' Compost !

Composting is one of the most straightforward and rewarding of garden activities and if you are keen to do your bit for the environment as well as providing valuable nutrients for your garden, a new book from the National Trust could be what you are looking for.

In 'How to cook compost' the National Trust provide a handy easy-to-follow guide to every aspect of making and using compost. The book is a neat little size and covers every aspect of starting and maintaining a compost heap. It tells you all you need to know about compost and the reasons for making it.  The book also helps you understand how nature works in recycling and how to get the right mix for successful composting.

There is a useful section on different kinds of compost bins and information on worms and leaf mould.

'How to cook compost' provides a lot of information in a neat format which can easily find a place on the garden shed shelf for easy reference. It is published by The National Trust and is priced at £4.99. The book is also printed on 100% recycled paper. Purchase at Amazon and save 5% off the rrp (as going to print).

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