Compost and worm farm basics talk

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

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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.