Composting Class
With Barcelo Gardens
Saturday, June 15
10:30am - 11:30am
Home composting doesn't have to be intimidating. Learn how to start your own composting system, regardless of the size of your outdoor space.
Learn two methods of composting to help you turn your yard waste and food scraps into organic fertilizer for your garden.
Topics covered will include the following:
- Outdoor composting for yard waste
- Assembling a worm bin for composting food scraps
- Maintaining the proper balance of “green” and “brown” waste
- Discouraging rodents and other pests
- Avoiding unpleasant odors
- Diagnosing and remedying any problems
Barcelo Gardens is a community garden and fresh produce market in upper 9th ward New Orleans, dedicated to helping people learn to grow and providing access to fresh produce.
Sponsored by the Friends of the New Orleans Public Library.
East New Orleans Regional Library
East New Orleans Regional Library offers a wide collection of books, music, and movies, and hosts many programs for children, teens, and adults.