Saturday, January 9th, 2010
8am-10am
San Diego Zoo Otto Entrance
(one block south of main entrance)
Learn how to create rich garden soil, save water, and reduce trash at the landfill by recycling your kitchen scraps and garden debris at this FREE workshop.
Workshop is taught by trained Master Composters from the Solana Center for Environmental Innovation and [...]
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Start the new year composting!
Posted in General, tagged Master Composters, compost, Solana Center, vermicomposting, recycling, san diego, free workshops, worms, San Diego Zoo, gardening, Composting, sustainability, food scraps, compost bins on December 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Wriggle your way into my heart! Different kinds of worms that compost.
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged bait, burrow, cocoons, earthworker, earthworm, eisenia andrei, eisenia fetida, Loren Nancarrow, lumbricus rubellus, lumbricus terrestris, Mary Appelhof, nightcrawler, organic material, red tiger, red wigglers, redworms, reproduction, soil mixing, Solana Center, The Worm Book, vermicomposting, worm bins, worm habitat, worm retailers in san diego, worms eat my garbage on December 3, 2009 | 1 Comment »
“Earthworm” is the common name for over 2,500 species of Earthworm. But not all species are suitable for vermicomposting or the compost bin. Earthworker worms do not eat a large volume of organic material, do not reproduce well in confinement, and do not thrive when their burrow systems are disturbed. Vermicomposting worms on the other [...]
Why should I compost? I’m not growing vegetables.
Posted in Master Composters, tagged alternate daily cover, anaerobic, biodegrad, carbon dioxide, carbon sequestration, compost, Composting, decay, decomposition, food scraps, garden compost, gardening, green house gases, greens, healthy soil, home composting, landfill, Master Composters, methane, moisture, organic material, pollution, runoff, soil, soil amendments, Solana Center, sustainability, vermicomposting, waste, water conservation, water retention, yard clippings on November 18, 2009 | 1 Comment »
by: David Emmerson, LCCHS Science Teacher and Solana Center Master Composter
Kitchen waste, yard clippings, paper, coffee grounds, and other organic materials that are produced in the home are all considered “biodegradable”. This term has a positive connotation, especially to us environmentalists. It means that they can be broken down into their raw materials by [...]
“Rotline” Question of the Week: Where can I see a compost bin in action?
Posted in "Rotline" Question of the Week, tagged bins, compost, Composting, Crestridge Ecological Reserve, demonstration site, San Diego Botanic Garden, San Diego Zoo, Solana Center, Summer's Past Farms, Water Conservation Garden, worm bin, worms on October 22, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The Solana Center cares for a number of Compost Demonstration Sites throughout San Diego County. These sites are maintained by Master Composters and feature many different types of bins.
Encinitas
Solana Center for Environmental Innovation: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 – 4 p.m.
San Diego Botanic Garden
San Diego
San Diego Zoo
East County
Summers Past Farms
Water Conservation Garden
Crestridge Ecological Reserve
“Rotline” Question of the Week: How often should I turn my pile?
Posted in "Rotline" Question of the Week, tagged aeration, air, backyard bins, Biostack, compost, Composting, how often, Master Composters, moisture, Solana Center, turning bins, water on September 30, 2009 | 2 Comments »
It really depends on how fast you want things to break down. The more you turn your pile, the more air it gets and the faster materials can be broken down by microorganisms. You do not have to turn your pile for the materials to break down. It will just take longer.
Turning your pile everyday [...]
“Rotline” Question of the Week: What should I do with my compost bin while I’m on vacation?
Posted in "Rotline" Question of the Week, tagged "Rotline" Question of the Week, browns, compost bin, compost bin sitter, decomposition, greens, Heat, moisture, new worm bin, red wigglers, red worms, Solana Center, vacation, vermicomposting, worms on September 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
With holiday season approaching, we have received a lot of questions about what to do with your compost bin while on vacation. No need to hire a compost bin sitter!
If you have a backyard composting bin (Biostack, tumbler, etc.) your bin will be fine while you are away on a trip. Your bin will continue [...]
“Rotline” Question of the Week: Where can I buy worms in San Diego?
Posted in "Rotline" Question of the Week, tagged compost, Composting, gardening, red wigglers, red worms, san diego, soil amendments, Solana Center, vermicompost, vermicomposting, where to buy worms, worms on August 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The City of San Diego provides a convenient list of recommended locations to purchase worms. If you are starting a Wriggly Wranch Worm Bin, you will need about 1 lb. of worms. The type of worms you need are “red wigglers” or “red worms” (eisenia foetida). If you have any questions about getting started call the [...]
“Rotline” Question of the Week: Do I need to shred or grind my materials to compost them?
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged "Rotline", augers, blender, chippers, clippings, compost bins, Composting, decomposition, grinding, plant trimmings, shredders, shredding, soil, soil amendments, Solana Center, speeding up the process, vermicompost, worm bins, worms on August 15, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Shredding and grinding materials speeds up the process of composting. Smaller pieces will break down faster in your pile because it increases the surface area. This makes the material easier for bacteria to break down the material. You do not have to shred or grind your materials. The process will just take longer.
If you would [...]
“Rotline” Question of the Week: How can I make my own compost bin?
Posted in "Rotline" Question of the Week, tagged bins, compost, Composting, fertilizer, homemade, recycling, Smith & Hawken Biostack, soil amendments, Solana Center, stackable wood bin, wire mesh bin, wooden pallet bin on July 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Here are a couple of designs we recommend:
Stackable wood bin: minimal carpentry skills needed, can use recycled lumber (as long as it is not treated)
Wooden pallet bin: all you need are four wooden pallets, bolts, and latches and you’re on your way
Wire mesh bin: easy to make and inexpensive
Homemade designs often do not include lids [...]
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