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Backyard Composting Basics Workshop

  • Borrego Art Institute 665 Palm Canyon Drive Borrego Springs, CA, 92004 United States (map)

Join Solana Center for this 2-hour workshop where you will learn the basics of traditional backyard composting. Using trial-tested advice and demonstrations, our experienced educators will teach you all you need to know to get started with a bin that fits your needs and lifestyle. Perfect for beginners.

*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 composting and why it is so important

  • Various types of compost bin options and how to pick which one works best for your needs

  • What tools and materials you’ll need

  • Which items are compostable and which to avoid

  • How to build, maintain, and troubleshoot a compost pile

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

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