Sun September 11, 2016
Backyard Composting Workshop!
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Come join us at SSL for an amazing hands-on composting workshop with Master Gardener, Guy Duran!
You will be learning many different techniques and styles of composting including the following:
Hot composting from scratch
Right proportions of greens & browns
Aeration
How to tell when your compost is ready
Watering
Usage of horse manure & cofffee grounds
Hot composting vs. cold composting
Composting using Black Soldier Flies (hands on + options to purchase BSFs)
Learn from an expert how Black Soldier Flies are being bred and used for composting firsthand.
Black Soldier Flies are known to cut composting time down by more than 50%!
BSFs are an excellent protein source for livestock & fish.
Bokashi - Japanese method for composting. Bokashi translates to "Fermented organic matter"
Vermicomposting - using worms to break down organic material and food scraps to create compost.
We will also be teaching you how to build your own compost bins and we will give a brief demonstration on how commercial bins work.
Lunch will be provided after the class! Enjoy hot & fresh pizza from our very own homemade pizza oven!
*Please note: This class is limited to 30 people so please register soon!
FAQs
What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?
There is plenty of street parking available. We would like to encourage folks to carpool if you plan on coming in a group of 2 or more.
What can/can't I bring to the event?
Please wear comfortable clothing that you don't mind getting dirty and a pair of gardening gloves. We will have a few gloves on site for those who don't bring their own.
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You will be learning many different techniques and styles of composting including the following:
Hot composting from scratch
Right proportions of greens & browns
Aeration
How to tell when your compost is ready
Watering
Usage of horse manure & cofffee grounds
Hot composting vs. cold composting
Composting using Black Soldier Flies (hands on + options to purchase BSFs)
Learn from an expert how Black Soldier Flies are being bred and used for composting firsthand.
Black Soldier Flies are known to cut composting time down by more than 50%!
BSFs are an excellent protein source for livestock & fish.
Bokashi - Japanese method for composting. Bokashi translates to "Fermented organic matter"
Vermicomposting - using worms to break down organic material and food scraps to create compost.
We will also be teaching you how to build your own compost bins and we will give a brief demonstration on how commercial bins work.
Lunch will be provided after the class! Enjoy hot & fresh pizza from our very own homemade pizza oven!
*Please note: This class is limited to 30 people so please register soon!
FAQs
What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?
There is plenty of street parking available. We would like to encourage folks to carpool if you plan on coming in a group of 2 or more.
What can/can't I bring to the event?
Please wear comfortable clothing that you don't mind getting dirty and a pair of gardening gloves. We will have a few gloves on site for those who don't bring their own.
Come join us at SSL for an amazing hands-on composting workshop with Master Gardener, Guy Duran!
You will be learning many different techniques and styles of composting including the following:
Hot composting from scratch
Right proportions of greens & browns
Aeration
How to tell when your compost is ready
Watering
Usage of horse manure & cofffee grounds
Hot composting vs. cold composting
Composting using Black Soldier Flies (hands on + options to purchase BSFs)
Learn from an expert how Black Soldier Flies are being bred and used for composting firsthand.
Black Soldier Flies are known to cut composting time down by more than 50%!
BSFs are an excellent protein source for livestock & fish.
Bokashi - Japanese method for composting. Bokashi translates to "Fermented organic matter"
Vermicomposting - using worms to break down organic material and food scraps to create compost.
We will also be teaching you how to build your own compost bins and we will give a brief demonstration on how commercial bins work.
Lunch will be provided after the class! Enjoy hot & fresh pizza from our very own homemade pizza oven!
*Please note: This class is limited to 30 people so please register soon!
FAQs
What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?
There is plenty of street parking available. We would like to encourage folks to carpool if you plan on coming in a group of 2 or more.
What can/can't I bring to the event?
Please wear comfortable clothing that you don't mind getting dirty and a pair of gardening gloves. We will have a few gloves on site for those who don't bring their own.
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You will be learning many different techniques and styles of composting including the following:
Hot composting from scratch
Right proportions of greens & browns
Aeration
How to tell when your compost is ready
Watering
Usage of horse manure & cofffee grounds
Hot composting vs. cold composting
Composting using Black Soldier Flies (hands on + options to purchase BSFs)
Learn from an expert how Black Soldier Flies are being bred and used for composting firsthand.
Black Soldier Flies are known to cut composting time down by more than 50%!
BSFs are an excellent protein source for livestock & fish.
Bokashi - Japanese method for composting. Bokashi translates to "Fermented organic matter"
Vermicomposting - using worms to break down organic material and food scraps to create compost.
We will also be teaching you how to build your own compost bins and we will give a brief demonstration on how commercial bins work.
Lunch will be provided after the class! Enjoy hot & fresh pizza from our very own homemade pizza oven!
*Please note: This class is limited to 30 people so please register soon!
FAQs
What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?
There is plenty of street parking available. We would like to encourage folks to carpool if you plan on coming in a group of 2 or more.
What can/can't I bring to the event?
Please wear comfortable clothing that you don't mind getting dirty and a pair of gardening gloves. We will have a few gloves on site for those who don't bring their own.
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