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SUMMARY:Food & Yard Waste Composting - a free composting workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn the basics of food and yard waste composting at Closed Loop Park Demonstration Garden \n\n\n\nThe Master Recycler Composter Program of Thurston County offers free in-person and virtual composting workshops monthly from March to October.  Workshops are great for new and experienced composters. \n\n\n\nWorkshops are free and open to the public.  No advance registration is required for in-person workshops. \n\n\n\nLearning how to compost enables you to produce a soil amendment that has many benefits in the garden and keeps waste out of the landfill. \n\n\n\nBenefits of using compost include: \n\n\n\n\nImproves soil structure and fertility\n\n\n\nIncreases moisture holding capacity of soil\n\n\n\nImproved plant growth\n\n\n\nProtects soil from erosion when used as a mulch
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/thurston/event/food-yard-waste-composting-a-free-composting-workshop/
LOCATION:Closed Loop Park Demonstration Garden\, 2420 Hogum Bay Road Northeast\, Lacey\, WA 98516\, USA\, Lacey\, WA\, 98516\, United States
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SUMMARY:Canceled July 18th\, will be rescheduled-Digging into Garden Soil - a free gardening workshop
DESCRIPTION:Meet in the Compost Area. We will be outside and sitting\, standing and walking on pavement\, gravel and grass. Please plan clothing and footwear accordingly. \n\n\n\nSeating is limited and you are welcome to bring your own chair.No advance registration required\, just show up. \n\n\n\nFree and open to all! \n\n\n\nHosted by the WSU Thurston County Extension Master Gardener Program. Learn more on our website at https://extension.wsu.edu/thurston/gardening/ \n\n\n\nThe workshop will focus on the basics of healthy garden soil. The following will be covered: \n\n\n\n\nWhat is the best thing to add to your garden’s soil\n\n\n\nWhat happens when you use fertilizer\n\n\n\nWhat is the difference between different types of compost\n\n\n\nWhat is “healthy” soil and how to increase the microbial biomass in your soil
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/thurston/event/digging-into-garden-soil-a-free-gardening-workshop/
LOCATION:Closed Loop Park Demonstration Garden\, 2420 Hogum Bay Road Northeast\, Lacey\, WA 98516\, USA\, Lacey\, WA\, 98516\, United States
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