Worm Composting Class

April 18, 2010

This class will be held on Sunday, April 18th, from 1:00-2:30 PM.

Location:  Regan Nursery

4268 Decoto Road

Fremont, CA 94555

510.797.3222

Worm Composting or vermi-composting involves using a particular variety of worms to process food waste into nutrient-rich worm castings.

• Basics of Worm Composting
• Earthworm Biology, containers, worm bedding and worm care
• Benefits of composting with worms
• Worm Bin Setup and Demonstration
• "Wriggly Ranch" worm bin will be built and set up with worms, food and bedding for the class
• Harvesting and Using worm castings
• Using worm castings and "worm juice" (leachate)
• Troubleshooting