21 Acres: Successful Composting Basics

Topics to be covered:

• What is Compost and Why is it “Good?”
• What is the Best Way to Make Compost?
• Open Bins vs. Containers
• Key Ingredients for Great Compost: Browns and Greens
• Getting Started: Activators, Worms, Microorganisms
• Critical Mass: When is Enough, Enough?
• Be Careful When Adding These Ingredients!
• When and How to Use Compost

Standard fee is $15. $10 for members. There are three ways to register; online at http://21acrescompostingbasics.eventbrite.com/, by e-mailing deb@21acres.org or by calling us at 425-481-1500.

Instructor: Fred Wemer

Werner is a certified Master Gardener and volunteers as the Garden Operations Leader at the Bellevue Demonstration Garden. His composting expertise has been honed gardening two-thirds of an acre on a forested island where he composts everything. Mr. Werner is a former dentist and UW Dentistry School Instructor and now raises edible flowers, brassicas, artichokes, and asparagus in the BUDG experimental bed.

21 Acres Member Discount

To become a member and/or to receive your member discount on this class, register by contacting Deb at 425-481-1500 or deb@21acres.org.

When	Aug 30, 2012 from 06:30 pm to 08:00 pm
Where	21 Acres, 13701 NE 171st St Woodinville, WA 98072
Contact Name	21 Acres
Contact Email	generalinfo@21acres.org
Contact Phone	425-481-1500
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