ABOUT THIS EVENT

Event Category

Arts & DIY

Event Overview

Explore the methods and science of creating rich, healthy soil from every day organic refuse. Craft beer will be served to wet your whistle as you learn the art of composting.

Learn to implement time honored traditions and innovative techniques to improve home composting systems, reduce unpleasantries, and maximize benefits to the home garden.

This introductory course will include discussions and hands-on practice.

Topical Overview:

The wide world of composting:
Discuss different types of composting including traditional aerobic, active and inactive systems; compost tea; bokashi; vermicomposting

Composting Fundamentals:
Simplify the home composting system by understanding the basic principles and science of this ancient art

Compost in action:
Demonstrations and hands-on activities including building a simple home system, adding materials, monitoring ratios, regulating air flow, turning compost and creating a “lasagna garden”

Students will leave with resources and reference materials to compliment course content.

What to Bring

Aside from your lovely selves, bring gloves, if desired; wear clothes that can stand a bit of soiling; your past success and setbacks for sharing!

Minimum age

All ages welcome

What's Provided

Materials for composting will provided, as well as references and resources to take home

Location