Throop Learning Garden happily hosted Shelley Powsner and Laura Henne in an afternoon about compost on September 19. They shared their expertise, insight, and advice with a small group of rapt students. She offered an overview of composting techniques, emphasizing how to choose the type of composting best suited to one's specific needs. We chose a static compost for Throop Learning Garden, for the type of yard waste and the amount of attention we would give it. The workshop participants constructed two static bins, under Shelley's guidance. Come and check them out at the west end of Throop Learning Garden!
After a potluck lunch, Laura schooled us in vermiculture, or worm composting. This is one of the composting techniques best suited for urban gardeners who have more kitchen vegetable scraps than yard waste. She demonstrated the workings of several types of bins and how to construct and care for them. Then we had the opportunity to build a worm bins.
Everyone went away filled with enthusiasm, inspired to put their experience into practice at home. Our deepest thanks to Laura and Shelley for the sharing of their knowledge and inspiring us all.
— January Nordman
After a potluck lunch, Laura schooled us in vermiculture, or worm composting. This is one of the composting techniques best suited for urban gardeners who have more kitchen vegetable scraps than yard waste. She demonstrated the workings of several types of bins and how to construct and care for them. Then we had the opportunity to build a worm bins.
Everyone went away filled with enthusiasm, inspired to put their experience into practice at home. Our deepest thanks to Laura and Shelley for the sharing of their knowledge and inspiring us all.
— January Nordman
