Composting 101
August 14, 2023 @ 5:30PM — 6:45PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Add to Calendar
The Civic Garden Center of Greater Cincinnati: 2715 Reading Rd Cincinnati, OH 45206 Get Directions
You’ve heard that you should compost…now it’s time to learn how!
Composting is a simple task that each of us can complete responsibly as we strive to reduce the negative effects of environmental degradation and soil loss. Just as essential to our lives as recycling and waste removal, composting has the potential to build healthy soils and reduce landfill area. Whether you're eager to green your lifestyle or increase soil health, there are several options for small-scale composting that can be done at home, in an apartment or in the garden.
This workshop will cover the basics of outdoor composting, vermicompost and bokashi. Participants will also learn what a healthy compost pile requires to be productive and ways to troubleshoot common issues. Weather permitting, we will walk around the CGC's compost area and discuss the pros and cons of several types of compost systems. This workshop is for beginners and satisfies the required prerequisite for our Compost Pro series.
Instructor: Mary Dudley, CGC Ecology Education Manager
Active CGC volunteers can take this class for $5!