Solana Center presents Backyard Composting and Bokashi Basics.

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