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(Fairfield) Compost 101- A Beginners Guide to Composting
City Church of FairfieldThis beginner-friendly class will introduce attendees to the basics of composting; Composting 101! Come and learn how easy it is to transform your yard waste and food scraps into “gardeners’ gold”. The benefits of making and using compost are many: recycling resources, saving money and water. This workshop will teach you to make, harvest and […]
(Vallejo) Intermediate Composting Skills – An Introduction to Worm Composting
4th Second, VallejoThis beginner and intermediate friendly class will cover common challenges folks who are newer to composting may run into. The garden this class will take place at has a 3-bin system which needs some gentle care and repair, which will guide a portion of our class. We will also discuss worm composting and how to […]
(Vallejo) Advanced Composting Methods – Thermophilic Composting
Vallejo People's Garden, Mare IslandThermophilic Compost Class May 25, 11 am-1 pm, Vallejo Peoples Garden Composting allows gardeners to save water and money by recycling resources. Our advanced class, taught by Michael Wedgely of Soilogical will show you how heat can aid in the composting process. Participants wil learn about how to start a thermophilic compost pile and the benefits […]
(Online) Food Rescue: The Law, Why, and What’s Happening in Solano County
Online/ZoomFood Rescue: The Law, Why, and What's Happening in Solano County 6- 7 pm, Register for Zoom link Join us virtually to learn about SB 1383, a law requiring residents and businesses to put food in their green waste bin. The law also addresses food insecurity and requires that edible food go to people in […]
(Vacaville) Introducion a Compost y la Salud de Suelo
Rocky Hill People's Garden, VacavilleIntroducion a Compost y la Salud de Suelo 11 am-1 pm, Rocky Hill Trail People's Garden Instructor Alejandro Pulido, long time educator and Growing Futures Manager for 4th Second, will lead us in this hands-on workshop about importance of healthy soil for overall garden health. We will build a worm bin, discuss soil amendments, cover crops, […]
(Benicia) Bokashi Composting 101
Avant Community Garden BeniciaBokashi Composting 101 6- 7:30 pm, Avant Garden, Benicia Bokashi is a Japanese word that means fermented organic matter. The Bokashi composting method involves recycling food scraps and mixing them with a mixture of effective microorganisms, water, sugar, and wheat bran. Master Gardener Maggie Kolk will guide you through the process step by step, so you […]
(Vallejo) Renter-Friendly Gardening
1035 Indiana St., VallejoJoin Lori Caldwell, owner of CompostGal, for her presentation on gardening in a renter friendly way!Are you a renter who wants to garden? This class can help you navigate small spaces so you can! Topics will include container gardening, indoor gardening, working with your landlord, free/low-cost resources, reuse options and maintaining your garden. If you […]
(Online) Healthy Soil = Healthy Food = Healthy People!
Online/ZoomLearn how human health is built from the soil up! Two perspectives in one class from a Farmer, and a Dietitian-Nutritionist Paul Underhill, farmer/owner of Terra Firma Farm, has utilized organic practices for over 25 years to grow vegetables, fruit, and nuts on farmland in both Solano and Yolo counties. Each week over 1,200 people […]
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