Composting: Recycling Naturally—Turn Scraps into Garden Gold
- Length
- 1 hour, 30 minutes
- Language
- English
- Note
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About The In-Person Workshop
Learn how to transform kitchen scraps and yard waste into nutrient-rich compost for your garden. Join the Penn State Extension Master Gardeners for a hands-on program that demonstrates how everyday organic materials can be recycled into a valuable soil amendment. Designed for gardeners of all experience levels and anyone interested in reducing household waste, this session covers the essential ingredients, methods, and management practices for successful composting. Participants will gain practical knowledge to improve vegetable beds, flower gardens, lawns, and houseplants while reducing landfill waste and supporting sustainable practices in Somerset County. Participants will receive a free compost bin with registration, while supplies last.
Space is limited. Preregistration is required.
- New gardeners seeking to build healthy, productive soil
- Experienced gardeners interested in improving soil naturally and increasing yields
- Homeowners and renters with any size property, from large lots to small patios
- Individuals looking to reduce household waste through composting
- Community members interested in practical, sustainable gardening practices
- The science behind composting and how to manage materials for effective decomposition
- Composting systems suitable for a variety of property sizes
- Strategies for preventing and addressing common composting challenges
- Techniques such as hügelkultur, compost tea preparation, and vermicomposting (composting with worms)
- Best practices for year-round composting in the local climate
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