Backyard Composting Basics Workshop

Join Solana Center for this 2-hour workshop where you will learn the basics of traditional backyard composting. Using trial-tested advice and demonstrations, our experienced educators will teach you all you need to know to get started with a bin that fits your needs and lifestyle. Perfect for beginners. 

All pre-registered attendees who are residents of unincorporated San Diego County can receive a free kitchen scraps container. 

In this workshop, we will cover:

* What is composting and why it is so important

* Various types of compost bin options and how to pick which one works best for your needs

* What tools and materials you’ll need

* Which items are compostable and which to avoid

* How to build, maintain, and troubleshoot a compost pile

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

* Knowing where your food scraps are going and keeping them out of the landfill

* Knowing exactly what went into your compost

* Using compost in your garden to increase soil water retention, and as a result saving money

* Increasing soil microbiome & overall soil health for happy plants

Made possible through generous funding by the County of San Diego. Thank you to our site host, Sweetwater Community Garden.

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