{"id":25247,"date":"2026-02-11T19:56:19","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T03:56:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/kitsap\/?post_type=tribe_events&#038;p=25247"},"modified":"2026-03-03T08:33:23","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T16:33:23","slug":"backyard-composting-with-bokashi","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/kitsap\/event\/backyard-composting-with-bokashi\/","title":{"rendered":"Backyard Composting with Bokashi"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Composting Education Workshop Series: Bokashi Composting<\/strong><br \/>\nThis workshop is one of four hands-on composting classes focused on different composting systems: vermicomposting, bokashi, hot composting, and cold composting. This session takes a deeper dive into <strong>Bokashi composting<\/strong>, an indoor, fermentation-based method well suited for many households and living situations.<\/p>\n<p>Participants will learn what Bokashi composting is, how the system works, and how it differs from other composting methods. Through guided instruction and hands-on learning, you\u2019ll explore the full Bokashi process\u2014from setup to use\u2014while building realistic expectations for how it can work in your own home to divert food scraps and organic waste from the landfill.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What you\u2019ll learn:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li value=\"1\">What Bokashi composting is and how the fermentation process works<\/li>\n<li value=\"2\">How to set up a Bokashi system, including DIY options<\/li>\n<li value=\"3\">Step-by-step guidance on managing the process<\/li>\n<li value=\"4\">Common troubleshooting tips and how to avoid common mistakes<\/li>\n<li value=\"5\">How to make your own Bokashi bran<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Why attend?<\/strong><br \/>\nBokashi composting plays an important role in reducing food waste, supporting soil health, and expanding access to composting for people with limited outdoor space. This workshop will help you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li value=\"1\">Understand the environmental benefits of Bokashi composting<\/li>\n<li value=\"2\">Gain practical skills you can apply immediately<\/li>\n<li value=\"3\">Decide if Bokashi is the right composting method for your household<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re new to composting or looking to expand your skills, this workshop offers practical tools and confidence to support informed, meaningful action.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/kitsap\/backyard-composting-workshops\/\"><strong>Visit our Backyard Composting Series workshop page to learn more, and registration.<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn Bokashi composting\u2014an indoor-friendly method to divert food waste, reduce odors, and build soil through fermentation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":270,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_wsuwp_accessibility_report":[],"_tribe_events_status":"","_tribe_events_status_reason":""},"tags":[],"tribe_events_cat":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/kitsap\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tribe_events\/25247"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/kitsap\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tribe_events"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/kitsap\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/tribe_events"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/kitsap\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/270"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/kitsap\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=25247"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/kitsap\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tribe_events\/25247\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":25248,"href":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/kitsap\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tribe_events\/25247\/revisions\/25248"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/kitsap\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=25247"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/kitsap\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=25247"},{"taxonomy":"tribe_events_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/kitsap\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tribe_events_cat?post=25247"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}