Don’t miss this free composting workshop this Saturday. The workshop, instructed by Master Composter Diane Hollister, will cover the basics of backyard composting and vermicomposting. Learn how to turn your food scraps and yard trimmings into a rich soil amendment for your garden! Workshop is sponsored by the City of Encinitas and provided by the [...]
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Free Composting Workshop in Encinitas this Saturday
Posted in Composting Workshops and Events, tagged backyard composting, compost, compost bins, Diane Hollister, Encinitas, food scraps, free workshops, gardening, Master Composters, Quail Botanical, Solana Center, vermicomposting, worms, yard trimmings on May 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
International Compost Awareness Week 2009
Posted in Composting Workshops and Events, tagged compost, Composting, county of san diego, free workshops, International Compost Awareness Week, Solana Center, vermicomposting, Water Conservation Garden, worms on May 6, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
May 3rd – May 9th
From Sunday May 3 to Saturday May 9, 2009 across the United States and Canada, composting advocates will be encouraging everyone to Compost! The Solana Center will be celebrating Compost Awareness Week by holding a free composting workshop on Saturday, May 9th.
Water Conservation Garden
121222 Cuyamaca College Drive West, El Cajon
10 – [...]
Free Composting Workshop this Saturday
Posted in Composting Workshops and Events, tagged compost, compost bin maintenance, compost bin set up, Composting, Flinn Springs, free workshops, harvesting compost bins, Solana Center, Summer's Past Farms, sustainability, vermicomposting, worms on April 10, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Saturday, April 11th
10 a.m. – 12 noon
Summers Past Farms
15602 olde Highway 80, Flinn Springs
Directions
Learn the basics of backyard composting and vermicomposting including bin set up, maintenance, harvesting, and more! The workshop will take place during the Sweet Pea day at Summers Past Farms in Flinn Springs. Sponsored by the County of San Diego.
Please [...]
“Rotline” Question of the Week: How do I start composting?
Posted in "Rotline" Question of the Week, tagged "Rotline" Question of the Week, Biostack, compost bin, free workshops, getting started, Solana Center, worm bin, Wriggly Wranch Worm Bin on March 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
This is a very common question. The best way to get started is to attend a Free Composting Workshop. Workshops include information about choosing a bin, how to get started, and how to maintain compost bins and worm bins.
One thing to consider when getting started is what type of material you have on hand. If [...]
Free Composting Workshop this Saturday
Posted in Composting Workshops and Events, tagged City of San Diego, community gardens, compost, Composting, free workshops, san diego, Solana Center, TLC Community Giving Garden, vermicomposting, worms on February 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Join us for a free composting workshop this Saturday, 2/28, at the TLC Community Giving Garden in San Diego. The workshop will cover the basics of backyard composting as well as vermicomposting. Turn your food scraps and yard trimmings into rich compost!
TLC Community Giving Garden
11240 Clairemont Mesa Blvd
10 – 12 p.m.
Click here to pre-register!
Offered [...]
Free Manure Management/Composting Workshop Tonight!
Posted in Composting Workshops and Events, tagged compost, Composting, farm managers association, free workshops, horses, Lisa Wood, Manure Management, run off, Solana Center, vector control, watershed on February 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Stop by the California Thoroughbred Farm Managers Association meeting tonight and learn manure management and composting techniques!
Ritchie’s Diner Conference Room
40651 Murrieta Hot Springs Road, Murrieta
Tuesday, February 24th
Meeting runs 6 -8 p.m. Presentation will begin at 7 p.m.
Click here to see a map of the location.
Workshop will be instructed by Lisa Wood and is [...]
Free Vermicomposting Workshop this Saturday
Posted in Composting Workshops and Events, tagged compost, compost tea, Encinitas, free workshops, Quail Botanical Gardens, Solana Center, vermicompost, worms on February 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Learn how worms can help you save money, conserve water, and save the environment!
Saturday, February 21st
10 a.m. to 12 noon
Quail Botanical Gardens
230 Quail Gardens Drive
Encinitas, CA
* Worms and a limited number of bins will be available for purchase after the workshop.
Click here for more information or to pre-register.
Free Composting Workshop this Saturday
Posted in Composting Workshops and Events, tagged compost, compost bins, free workshops, Quail Botanical Gardens, Solana Center, vermicomposting, worms on January 22, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Join us for a free composting workshop this Saturday at Quail Botanical Gardens in Encinitas. The workshop will cover the basics of backyard composting as well as vermicomposting. Turn your food scraps and yard trimmings into rich compost!
Quail Botanical Gardens
230 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas
10 – 12 p.m.
Click here to pre-register!
Tetanus Shots for Composting?
Posted in General, tagged Composting, free workshops, gardening, Solana Center, tetanus, The Complete Compost Gardening Guide, vermicomposting on January 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Tetanus is a disease of the central nervous system caused by bacteria that are present in soil and manure. Because this bacteria is so widespread, even a small open cut can put you at risk of contracting the disease. Vaccination provides protection against tetanus. According to the The Complete Compost Gardening Guide, “every gardener should [...]
Free Professional Landscape Workshops
Posted in General, tagged Escondido, free workshops, irrigation, landscaping, sustainability, water conservation, water-wise landscaping on December 10, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The City of Escondido and Rincon Del Diablo MWD are hosting the Protector del Agua Landscape Training for the Professional Landscaper. The workshops are in English. Although the focus is water conservation, the purpose of the workshops is to educate the landscaper on irrigation system, including trouble shooting to increase efficiency and eliminate [...]
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