Outline for the day Morning Session Introduction to composting. What is compost? The benefits of composting. The different types of composting systems including, Anaerobic & Aerobic. Vermicomposting & Compost tea The composting process.

How composting works. The different stages of composting. What to compost. Acceptable materials and materials to avoid. How to compost. How to Choose a composting system. Preparing your compost materials. Maintaining your compost pile & what to do if things go wrong. Afternoon Practical composting. Visit composting on site. Learn how to build a compost bin & maintain. Composting demonstrations. Questions and answers.

Course objectives By the end of the course, participants will be able to: Understand the basics of composting. Choose the right composting system for their needs. Prepare their compost materials. Maintain their compost pile. Compost effectively.

Children aged 0-1 are welcome to accompany their parent/guardian. The course will take place in a quite wild garden, with uneven ground, including pebbles, tree roots and long meadow grass. There is free range poultry. The garden is a short walk from the nearest vehicle parking or bus stop. If cost is a barrier to participation in this course, please email us to ask about the possibility of a bursary place.