Backyard Composting Workshop!

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 & coffee 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!