Select a date, add the number of seats to your cart, and check out to reserve your seats. If you'd like a quote to schedule a group lesson, please contact us. We can host the class at our farm, or bring it to your homestead/location.

What will I learn in the workshop?

This is designed to be a hands-on workshop. You'll get to pick up tools and materials, ask questions, and see the entire process. We are dedicated to sustainable organic practices. We could add this in the title of each class, but its easier to just say all of our classes ONLY teach organic practices.

The Do's and Don't's of Composting - what can/can't be composted

Several ways to set up a compost system - from simple low/no cost to store bought systems. Also which systems to avoid.

How to maintain a compost system over time to create "black gold" - your very own organic fertilizer and soil conditioner

Methods to brew compost tea and how to apply it to your plants as a fertilizer and disease barrier

How to avoid a mess in the home - no fruit flies, no odors, etc.

How to add manures and yard waste to your compost

How to compost bulk materials like leaves, grass, and wood chips

How to make and maintain a worm bin to compost indoors all year-long

How to get the right worms & how many you'll need - free, local, or mail order

A discussion of other store-bought organic fertilizers and how to use them best - sea weed emulsion, fish emulsion, mycorrhizal fungi, etc

LOCATION

The Greenhouse or under the Tent at Tri Gable Lea Farm, 140 Marvin Road, Colchester, CT 06415

In the cold months, dress in layers. In the warm months, dress to be outside.

DATES & TIMES

Sunday August 18th 2019 from 11:00AM to 12:30PM- Organic Fertilizers & Composting Made Easy! Piles, Worm Bins, & Teas

OTHER NOTES ABOUT OUR WORKSHOPS

We ask that you pay for each person attending and pay in full at the time of reservation/purchase.

There are 16-20 seats available for each workshop.

If the date you'd like to attend is full or the dates don't work, you may contact us to see if we can schedule another date for you. If you are part of group of friends who would like to have a private lesson, contact us. We may be able to come to your location.

Because you are paying for a seat at the class, we hope you understand that we only refund your purchase if a class is canceled by us. If the class is postponed to another day, or the time of day is changed, we will do our best to let you know in advance. If for some reason you cannot attend, let us know, we will not refund your money, but we may be able to offer you an alternative date, apply your tuition toward a product we make, or help you in another way. We are reasonable people and expect that reasonable people are attending these classes. Do not purchase from us if you are an unreasonable person.