Backyard Composting and Bokashi Basics
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All attendees will receive FREE Garden entry!
Want to turn your organic matter into a nutrient-rich soil amendment for your garden? Wondering how to get started?
In this 2-hour workshop, our composting experts will guide you through an introduction to the bokashi method (the word "bokashi" is a Japanese term meaning fermented organic matter) as well as the basics of traditional backyard composting. Using trial-tested advice and demonstrations, our experienced educators will teach you all you need to know about incorporating bokashi into your backyard compost pile.
In this workshop, we will cover:
What is bokashi and how does it work?
The benefits of using the bokashi method
What is composting, and why is it so important?
How to get started on your own backyard compost bin
How to incorporate bokashi into your compost bin and your garden
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
Pricing:
Members $40, non-members $45 (class fee includes daytime Garden admission)
All ticket sales are final a week prior to the workshop. Workshop proceeds and checkout donations benefit both San Diego Botanic Garden and Solana Center.
Questions about the workshop? Please get in touch with education@solanacenter.org