The Wriggly Wranch Worm Bin is designed with two different tiers. When the first tier fills to the line inside the bin, you add the second tier and start feeding and add some new bedding. The worms will usually go wherever you are feeding them but oftentimes there are a few that stay behind. Here [...]
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“Rotline” Question of the Week: What are some tricks for harvesting vermicompost?
Posted in "Rotline" Question of the Week, tagged compost, compost bins, composting faq, green tips, harvesting a worm bin, Master Composters, organic gardening, red wigglers, red worms, sustainability, vermicomposting, worms, Wriggly Wranch Worm Bin on September 21, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Don’t miss the next FREE composting workshop!
Posted in Composting Workshops and Events, tagged Alpine, compost bins, Composting, Crest, Crestridge Ecological Reserve, El Cajon, free composting workshops, gardening, Harbison Canyon, Lakeside, sustainability, vermicomposting, worms on September 13, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Saturday, October 2nd, 2010 10 – 12 noon Crestridge Ecological Reserve 1171 Horsemill Road El Cajon (Crest), CA 92019 Learn the basics of backyard composting and vermicomposting including bin set up, maintenance, harvesting, and more! The workshop will be held at Crestridge Ecological Reserve during the Earth Discovery Institute Native Plant Sale. There will be [...]
Become a Master Composter!
Posted in Master Composters, tagged compost, Composting, Encinitas, Master Composter Course, Solana Center, sustainability, vermicomposting, worms on September 7, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Learn the ins and outs of composting, meet new people, and teach others in the community about composting! Dates: 5 consecutive Mondays – September 27th – October 25th Time: 6-8:30pm Location: Encinitas Application Required: Please click here The Master Composter Program is designed to extend composting information to the public through volunteers who have successfully [...]
“Rotline” Question of the Week: Do I need to chop up my compostables before adding them?
Posted in "Rotline" Question of the Week, tagged compost, Composting, decomposition, food scraps, grinding, Master Composters, research, sustainability on August 26, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Chopping up your compostables will speed up the decomposition process. The smaller the surface area of the material generally the faster it will break down. One easy way to do this is to chop up your materials as you collect them. For example, when you are cooking, you can chop up your scraps as you [...]
Rotline Question of the Week: Where should I position my compost bin?
Posted in "Rotline" Question of the Week, How to, tagged "Rotline", "Rotline" Question of the Week, bins, compost, compost bin location, compost bins, compost insects, Composting, Heat, home composting, moisture, sustainability, vermicompost, vermicomposting, water, water conservation, where should I put my compost bin?, worm bin, worm bins, worms on June 30, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
There are several things to keep in mind when setting up your composting station: Sun or shade? A worm bin is best placed in the shade. The worms will not fare well in hot temperatures or during a deluge of water during a rainstorm. By placing them in the shade, they will be more protected [...]
Start the new year composting!
Posted in General, tagged compost, compost bins, Composting, food scraps, free workshops, gardening, Master Composters, recycling, san diego, San Diego Zoo, Solana Center, sustainability, vermicomposting, worms on December 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
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 [...]
A Day Without a Bag in Encinitas!
Posted in General, tagged City of Encinitas, environment, reusable bags, single-use bags, Solana Center for Environmental Innovation, sustainability on December 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Join us for A DAY WITHOUT A BAG today, December 17th!!!!! Give up using single use bags for 24 hours!!!! We will be giving away reusable bags at the following locations: Encinitas City Hall 10am-6pm Encinitas Community and Senior Centers 10am-6pm Encinitas Public Works 10am-6pm El Torito Market 4-6pm Henry’s Marketplace, 1327 Encinitas Blvd. 4-6pm [...]
“Rotline” Question of the Week: What kinds of paper can be composted?
Posted in "Rotline" Question of the Week, tagged "Rotline" Question of the Week, carbon, compost, compost bin, gardening, greens and browns, moisture, paper, Solana Center for Environmental Innovation, sustainability, waste reduction on December 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Paper provides a carbon source for your compost bin. Many kinds of paper can be added to your compost bin, even those with colored ink. The secret to using paper successfully is to shred or chop it and then moisten it before adding it to your bin. It is also helpful to alternate layers of [...]
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 | 2 Comments »
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 [...]
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 [...]
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