Compost and worm farm basics talk
Saturday 24 August from 1pm to 3pm
Did you know that more than a third of waste in household red bins is food waste?
Worm farms and composting are a great way to deal with kitchen, household and garden waste while reducing your eco-footprint. Better yet, they allow you to create fantastic organic soil conditioner to use in pots or garden beds to grow super-healthy plants.
You’ll learn:
the difference between worm farming and composting
how to select the best type of system for you, and where to put it
how to set up a worm farm including feeding worms and harvesting fertiliser
compost ingredients, proportions and layering techniques
how to maintain healthy systems and avoid common problems
tips for setting up communal systems
What you will get:
Lecture-style presentation
Links and notes via email
Opportunities for questions
Please note: This is an outdoor program running at the farm rain or shine, please bring waterproof clothing and shoes in case of wet weather. For the safety of visitors and volunteers events may be postponed or cancelled in extreme weather conditions.