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Compost Happens!

January 17 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Join our composting workshop and learn how to compost at home with horticulturist Adam Bigelow in this hands-on class at Winding Stair! Whether you’re new to composting or looking to improve your current system, this workshop covers everything you need to turn kitchen scraps and garden waste into rich, finished compost.

What You’ll Learn:
– How to start and maintain a healthy compost pile that stays active and odor-free
– Comparison of composting methods: traditional compost piles, compost tumblers, vermicomposting (worm composting), and Bokashi fermentation
– Best practices for composting kitchen scraps and yard waste
– Troubleshooting common composting problems

Perfect for home gardeners, sustainable living enthusiasts, and anyone wanting to reduce waste while creating nutrient-rich soil for their garden. Adam’s teaching style is informative, entertaining, and occasionally philosophical—you’ll leave educated and inspired to start composting.

Details

Venue

  • Winding Stair Farm
  • 57 Saunders Rd.
    Franklin, NC 28734 United States
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