The Compost Foodweb

Dr. Ingham discusses what microorganisms-from bacteria to nematodes-are needed to make sure all the possible benefits from compost are obtained. Good compost can inoculate an incredible diversity of beneficial bacteria, fungi, protozoa and nematodes, and all the foods to feed them. The precise set of organisms desired depends on the plant desired. Dr. Ingham discusses how to obtain those sets of organisms in the compost given different starting conditions and different methods of composting.

Included on this 2 CD set:
Disc One
1. Introduction
2. What is compost?
3. Why use compost?
4. Review - The benefits of a healthy Foodweb
5. How do you know you have good compost?
6. Temperature and Turning
7. Compost Standards
8. Organic matter
Disc Two
1. Composting Methods
2. Thermal Compost - Building your pile
3. Thermal Compost - Starting materials, temperature and turning
4. Thermal Compost - Moisture and aeration
5. Thermal Compost - Maturity and standards
6. Worm Composting - Definition and benefits
7. Worm Composting - Building your worm bin
8. Worm Composting - The worm composting process
9. Worm Composting - Standards
10. Composting Applications
11. Summary