Learn two composting methods and how to use the finished product to improve garden soil.
Hands-on Backyard Composting workshop and garden tour with Brad Pendergraft, MGV
- Friday, September 27, 2024, 5:00 PM - 7:15 PM
Composting is a great way to make a valuable garden amendment while preventing methane release from food scraps sent to the landfill. In this hands-on workshop, Composter Extraordinaire, Brad Pendergraft, will demonstrate constructing a simple pallet-style bin as well as a next-level chimney-style pile inspired by garden gurus Helen and Scott Nearing.
Beyond construction, Brad will take you through his process of sourcing organic matter, layering, turning, and screening with opportunities to join in throughout. Next he'll take the finished product to his impressive garden to show how he has been using home-made compost to improve his sandy soils to make a productive loam.
Who is this for?
- Homeowners
- Home gardeners of all levels
- Master Gardener Volunteers
What you will learn:
- The basics of composting - how to assist a natural process
- Benefits of composting
- Two styles/scales of compost piles
- How to screen and use the finished product
- How Brad has used composting, intensive gardening, air pruning, plastic mulching and other techniques to arrive at a productive home garden
This course is part of Extension’s Homesteading for Everyone Series offering 1-3 workshops each month of 2024 to share skills and build community resilience.
Fee
$10-40 self-selecting sliding scale
Register
Contact
Erica LaFountain
Community Horticulture Educator
ENL2@cornell.edu
315-379-9192 ext 240
Location
100 Penton Dr.
Parishville, NY 13672
Last updated September 25, 2024