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Composting Workshops<\/strong><\/h5>\n

We offer free in-person and virtual composting workshops monthly from March to October.\u00a0 Workshops are great for new and experienced composters.<\/p>\n

Workshops are free and open to the public.\u00a0 No advance registration is required for in-person workshops.\u00a0 Links to register for virtual workshops on Zoom are provided below.<\/p>\n

Learning how to compost enables you to produce a soil amendment that has many benefits in the garden and keeps waste out of the landfill.<\/div>\n
Benefits of using compost include:<\/div>\n
\u2022 Improves soil structure and fertility<\/div>\n
\u2022 Increases moisture holding capacity of soil<\/div>\n
\u2022 Improved plant growth<\/div>\n
\u2022 Protects soil from erosion when used as a mulch<\/div>\n
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Directions to our Demonstration Gardens.<\/a><\/div>\n

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Wednesday March 18, noon to 1 p.m.<\/strong> – Introduction to Home Composting – Zoom<\/p>\n