Join Solana Center for this FREE 2-hour workshop where you will get an introduction to using the bokashi method (the word "bokashi" is a Japanese term meaning fermented organic matter,) as well as the basics of traditional backyard composting. The bokashi method involves using a particular group of bacteria that preserves your food scraps until you’re ready to compost them. 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.
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 bokashi and how does it work?
The benefits of using the bokashi method
What is composting and why it is 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
Residents of unincorporated County of San Diego receive preferential registration. All others will be placed on a waitlist and apprised of space available 1-2 weeks before the start of the course.
BEFORE REGISTERING, please enter your address here to check your residency. You can select the County of San Diego Residents ticket option ONLY if your jurisdiction boundary result is exactly “S.D. COUNTY.” All others must select the waitlist option.
