Kellogg Hubbard Library

With the enactment of Act 148, recycling organic waste like vegetable
scraps and lawn debris is finally law in Vermont. To save valuable
landfill space, all waste haulers are now required to pick up and
transport organic matter to certified composting facilities, but as a
home gardener you may prefer to make your own "black gold" by practicing
composting in your backyard.
The art of successful composting is far more than throwing leaves in a
pile to rot. Learn how to harness the amazing power of beneficial
bacteria, fungi and other microbes to create optimum, nutrient packed,
bioactive compost for your garden, with Master Composter and naturalist
Mike Ather,
Mike Ather, owner of BackyardWilderness.com is a lifelong naturalist and
gardener who has been composting for 42 years and presents frequent
workshops throughout Vermont.
Sponsored by UVM Extension Master Gardeners Central Vermont Chapter

Oct 17, 2024, 2 to 5 PM

Oct 20, 2024, 8 to 10 AM

Oct 21, 2024, 5 PM