Compost Workshop – Nov. 3

NEWS RELEASE – For Immediate Release and Community Calendars

October 23, 2018

Contact: Peter Thurston, 541-321-0798

Subject: Santa Clara Community Garden Compost Workshop on Nov 3

Santa Clara Community Garden and OSU Master Gardener Compost Specialists will conduct a soil building workshop on November 3, 10 am to noon at the Santa Clara Community garden, 4110 River Road, behind St. Matthews Church, about 2 miles north of Beltline in the Santa Clara neighborhood. People are welcome to just show up at this free workshop and find out about composting.

At the free workshop on November 3 participants will actively build a Lasagna compost, comprised of multiple layers built in the garden bed. Tim Foelker will lead the demonstration on how to improve the soil in your garden by building a layered compost. Recommended reading and resources include: From Gaia’s Garden, by Toby Hemenway, https://www.chelseagreen.com/2018/04/23/ultimate-guide-sheet-mulching Also, this Mother Earth News article is helpful: https://www.motherearthnews.com/organic-gardening/lasagna-gardening-zmaz99amztak

Garden plots are available to rent in the Santa Clara Community Garden for $60 per year. People who want to build up and improve the soil in a garden plot using composting techniques may rent a plot right away. Contact Peter at 541-321-0798 for more information.