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 $69, discounted rate for 21 Acres members is $59. 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.
