All About Composting with Worms Workshop
Vermicomposting (worm composting) has a benefit for everyone, whether you want to divert kitchen scraps from the landfill, compost in small spaces, or create a natural fertilizer for your plants. Learn how to start and maintain a happy home for red wiggler worms. This workshop will cover:
* Benefits of composting with worms
* Tools, materials, and steps to start a vermicompost bin
* How to feed your worms and which foods are suitable
* Troubleshooting and maintaining your worm bin
* Harvesting and using finished castings
Composting benefits for your garden and living a greener life include:
* Save money on purchased worm castings and soil amendments
* Lower your contribution to landfills
* Increase soil health & soil microbiome
* Increase water retention in soil
Please note, access to the gardens are not included in workshop admission.
Thanks to our host, the San Diego Botanic Garden.