How To: Backyard Compost and Compost Tour

Schedule

Sat Mar 01 2025 at 09:00 am to 11:00 am

UTC-06:00

Location

1407 University Blvd, Ames, IA, United States, Iowa 50011 | Ames, IA

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Learn composting best practices, and take some home to help you get started!
Start with a private walking tour of Reiman Gardens' composting sites in the Edible Garden, Shade Garden, and back of house areas.
Then join Carissa Thoma from Down to Earth Living as she shares her years of experience composting so you can get green in your own backyard. Topics include the compost process, compost bin options, acceptable materials, and troubleshooting. Participants will also receive a small amount of compost to get started.
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1407 University Blvd, Ames, IA, United States, Iowa 50011

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Reiman Gardens

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How To: Backyard Compost and Compost Tour
Sat, 01 Mar, 2025 at 09:00 am How To: Backyard Compost and Compost Tour

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