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one-day
course
wormeries & composting |
Recycling
food and green waste is a must in a sustainable world. The best
method for you depends on your situation and volume of waste produced.
A wormery is a fast and efficient way to break down food waste.
The compost that is produced is high quality with a good structure.
An added benefit is the liquid plant food produced as the worms
eat through the food scraps. A wormery is a sealed unit and can
be kept clean and odour-free. Located close to your kitchen, this
method of composting is convenient and easy to use.
Composting this way is an effective and practical way to recycle
garden and kitchen waste. With careful management and a balance
of carbon and nitrogen you can produce high-quality compost for
use in your garden.
The course
includes:
- how
to set up your wormery
- how
to feed and use your wormery
- problems
that may arise and how to deal with them
- choosing
the best compost unit for your needs
- building
your own compost unit from reclaimed materials
- how
the compostable material breaks down
- caring
for your compost for best results
more
on worms & vermiculture
more
on composting
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to book: |
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| arrive: |
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around
9.30 for a 10am prompt start |
| depart: |
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after
the course finishes at 5pm |
| directions: |
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click
here for
a map and directions to Hackney City Farm |
| what
to bring: |
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work
clothes; pen and notebook; packed lunch (if you're not using
the cafe) |
| let
us know: |
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if
you have any special needs |
| price: |
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£60 |
| lunch: |
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bring
a packed lunch or you can get lunch at the cafe |
| discounts:
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sharing: |
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a handful
of compost worms; they are not earthworms - earthworms live in soil,
compost worms live in composting organic matter
draining
off the 'worm tea' from the bottom of a wormery; this is a fantastic
liquid fertiliser for all plants, including house plants
adding shredded
paper to a home-made wormery
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