Wednesday, April 23,  6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

 

Join us for a workshop presented by the Solana Center to learn how to start and maintain a happy home for red wiggler worms! Vermicomposting (worm composting) has a benefit for everyone, whether you want to divert kitchen scraps from the landfill, compost in small spaces, or create a natural fertilizer for your plants.

In this workshop we will cover:

• Benefits of composting with worms
• Tools, materials, and steps to start vermicompost bin
• How to feed your works and which foods are suitable
• Troubleshooting and maintaining your work bin
• Harvesting and using finished castings

Composting benefits for your garden and living a greener life include:

• Save money on purchased worm castings and soil amendments
• Lower your contribution to landfills
• Increase soil health & soil microbiome
• Increase water retention in soil

Please note: Access to the Garden is not included in workshop admission.

Click here to register for this workshop on Solana Center’s website.