WORMS and piles of soil will be hot topics at an upcoming composting workshop
The workshop has been planned and funded by Dungog Growers Stall.
It will be held at the CWA Hall in Dowling Street Dungog, on Saturday 29 November, from 10am-2pm.
Will Power of Paterson’s Maplewood Permaculture, a renowned expert on all things compost, is the tutor.
Growers Stall representative Michelle Dado-Millyn explained that the Growers Stall wants to give back to the local community.
Every Saturday morning, the Growers Stall sells produce such as vegetables, plants and seeds.
These are all grown by local people.
The growers just pay a small commission on sales, which covers costs.
But eventually that has added up.
The Growers stall decided to use the profit to benefit the growers, local gardeners, the community and the planet.
The best way to do that is to show people how to make their soil healthier, which makes plants and produce healthier.
“Soil health is key, it all starts with the soil,” Michelle said.
“It’s the food you eat and the plants you grow and how everything works together.”
There will be plenty of theoretical information about what compost is, and how to make it properly.
While the first half of the workshop will be held inside the hall, the second part will be outside, at the rear of the hall.
Workshop participants will get a chance to get their hands dirty.
The second part of the workshop will involve actually making compost piles.
Anyone who wants to improve their soil, plants and life is encouraged to come along.
Participants can book and pay for the workshop at the Dungog Growers Stall beside the CWA Hall on Saturdays, 8.30am-12pm.
By Lisa WISEMAN
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