Composting and Vermicomposting
3309 Burlington Rd, Greensboro, NC 27405, USA 3309 Burlington Rd, Greensboro, NC 27405, USA Guilford County Center
2 weeks away
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Description: What to do with all those leaves? Let’s talk rot! Composting is a great way to recycle, and it also produces a fantastic organic amendment that improves the texture and fertility of your soil and helps everything grow better. We will discuss a few ways to start composting in your own backyard, and what should and shouldn’t be composted. We’ll also go over the easy steps for having a successful “worm bin” at home.
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Lauren_taubert@ncsu.edu
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