Monthly ‘How To’ Mornings: How to Turn Your Kitchen & Garden Waste into Compost

Name: Monthly ‘How To’ Mornings: How to Turn Your Kitchen & Garden Waste into Compost
Start: 2026-05-01T10:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-05-01T12:30:00+01:00
Location: Old Barn Nurseries Horsham Sussex

Schedule

Fri May 01 2026 at 10:00 am to 12:30 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Old Barn Nurseries Horsham Sussex | Horsham, EN

Healthy, nutrient-rich soil is the foundation for a thriving garden. By transforming your kitchen and garden waste into compost, you can create a natural, cost-effective mulch that nourishes your plants and improves your soil.
Join our May gardening workshop with gardening expert Jenny Samuels to discover simple, effective composting techniques and turn everyday waste into garden gold!
You will learn:
🌿 why garden compost is so brilliant for your borders
🌿 the difference between hot composting, the traditional compost heap, and wormeries
🌿 about the carbon to nitrogen ratio and why it is important
🌿 how to create a working compost heap
🌿 the benefits of hot composting and how to get started
wormeries
🌿 how to resolve common compositing problems
This workshop is one of our Monthly Gardening Workshops which take place on the first Friday morning in our Studio at Old Barn Garden Centre.
These small-group sessions, led by pro gardener Jenny Samuels, cover essential skills to help your garden thrive—whether it’s growing plants from seed, mastering composting, taking cuttings, or selecting and planting seasonal bulbs. With a new topic each month, you’ll gain practical knowledge and confidence, building your gardening know-how. Come for one session or join us regularly!