Bookshelf: April 2012
Garbage Helps Our Garden Grow

by Linda Glaser
photographs by Shelley Rotner
Millbrook Press, 2010
The children in a family explain how they use cantaloupe rinds, coffee grounds, old broccoli, grass clippings, and even a moldy jack-o’-lantern to grow flowers, fruits, and vegetables. The friendly text and large, clear photos make the process of turning leftovers from lunch and leftovers from the garden into rich, fresh-smelling compost look simple and inviting. Useful tips for adults who want to start composting with their children are included.



