2. Dedication
For my dad. He never got to see my published works, but he always
supported and encouraged my writing.
Special Thanks
Special thanks to my gardening mentor and teacher, John Ndungu
Mwangi.
First published in 2016 by
Moto Kijani Ecolit Press.
ISBN 978-9966-095-06-0
No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner
without written permission, except in the case of brief quotations in
critical articles or reveiws.
Disclaimer: The author and publisher accepts no liability for actions inspired by this
book.
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4. COMPOST AND FERTILISER
Everything you want to know
about compost; from the
process of composting, the
quality of good compost, the
concept of composting toilets,
earthworm compost bins and
the Bokashi bucket. Learn
about the difference between
compost and fertiliser, the
types of nutrients that plants
need and the type of fertilisers
available to the microshamba
gardener.
This series of books gives a general
overview of concepts that come in handy
when gardening on a microshamba.
Microshamba
A garden that ranges from the size of a
balcony to about 2.5 acres (1 hectare).
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Shamba
Swahili word for garden or farm.
