Description:  This troubleshooting workshop will focus on backyard compost piles.  A similar one on October 12 will address vermicomposting and worm bins, with registration opening in September.

This 2-hour workshop will include:

• Ten-minute review of backyard composting concepts
• Answers to your questions (submitted by Wed., August 3)
• Live Q&A

Do you have questions about your hot pile not heating up? Are you concerned that your cold pile is heating up? Does your pile have a foul odor? Are you wondering if finding bugs in your compost is normal?

Submit your questions by email to mgsmsfpubliced@gmail.com by August 3. Include photos and pertinent details. After August 3, just bring your questions to the workshop and we’ll address them then.

Who should attend: This is a class for people who are currently composting and have questions or challenges. Beginners are welcome, just be aware that this is not an introductory how-to class.

Presenter Master Gardener:  Nancy Kruberg

Nancy Kruberg is a Master Gardener and a Master Composter.  She has studied soils and composting as part of the Master Gardeners’ Soil Specialists group and with Dr. Elaine Ingham.  At home, she composts yard trimmings, animal manures and kitchen scraps with both hot and cold backyard piles as well as worm bins.

Presenter Master Gardener:  Kelly Torikai

Kelly Torikai is a Master Gardener and Master Composter. She is part of the Master Gardeners’ Soil Specialists group and teaches soil, composting and other sustainable gardening classes.  At home, she maintains a cold backyard pile and several worm bins.

Registration is Required:

https://www.lyngsogarden.com/community-resources/

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