Making compost is about disposing of the inputs (organic garden and kitchen ‘waste’) and using the valuable output (compost). Ideally both.
If you’ve been having problems with your compost this workshop is for you. Learn how to dispose of your kitchen and garden waste more quickly and produce compost more efficiently. Troubleshoot common problems and watch a compost heap being made. Bring sun hat / rainwear / warm clothing for the conditions as we’ll be outside some of the time. Wear flat, covered shoes. Please arrive at the centre 15 minutes before the start to allow yourself time to park and get settled in. Please enter through the front entrance on Karamu Road and sign in at reception. We’ll start on time so if you arrive late and the door is locked, please ring the bell.
A Sustainable Backyards bite-sized workshop. Two hours of inspiration to get your garden growing. Although this workshop is free thanks to sponsorship from Hastings District Council, please register via Eventfinda to secure your place, but only if you are definitely going to attend. Numbers are limited, no door sales.
For more information, contact Rachel Knight at Rachel@thekitchengarden.co.nz or call 021 172 5635.
Held at The Environment Centre Hawke’s Bay, 1004 Karamu Road, Hastings.
This workshop covers:
- Why compost?
- Siting your compost
- What to compost and what to expect from your compost
- Pest control (animal and plants)
- Why three bins?
Practical compost workshop – includes comprehensive notes to take away.
Other participants said:
Excellent. Informative, practical.
Well worth it.
Excellent for the beginner.
Very helpful.
Definitely worth attending as there is both information and hands-on.
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Here are the home composting for beginners notes that accompany this workshop.