Book Review - Composting with Worms by George Pilkington

"Why Waste Your Waste?" is the question that author George Pilkington asks on the cover of his new book Composting with Worms and, while some of us may be familiar with traditionally composting our garden trimmings, vermicomposting, as George explains, is a different world. A world which we explore in considerable detail in this comprehensive book which explains not only how to do it (and what happens if you are doing it wrong) but also introduces us to who does it - the various sorts of worms that can be used along with a host of their colleagues in the organic breakdown business. Ever wondered what to feed worms to turn into useful garden fertiliser and soil conditioner? The answer to this and much more is right here. Whether you are new to wormeries or an experienced composter, this book is 122 pages packed with facts, contacts and advice on how to get the best back from your waste. There is also a very useful FAQ section and a review of currently available worm bins to ensure you get your worms wriggling as successfully as possible, as soon as possible.

Reviewed by Chris Mahon, Cheshire Wildlife Trust - July 2005

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