Backyard and Worm Composting Workshop

Learn to reduce and eliminate yard trimmings and turn it into wonderfully rich compost for your garden. Discover the basics of backyard composting, composting with worms and grass cycling. Become familiar with tools, types of bins and the ins and outs of recycling yard trimmings, garden waste, and even some food scraps. In this workshop you can choose to learn about either worm or backyard composting - choose your own adventure! For those taking the backyard composting portion, after concluding the workshop you may purchase a discounted compost bin for $20.00 (One bin per household). Worm class attendees will receive a free worm compost tool kit, including the worms that you will set up with the UC Master Gardeners to take home! Workshop attendees may choose to either purchase a discounted backyard compost bin for $20 or take a home a worm compost toolkit, including the worms, for free. Pre-registration is REQUIRED.