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Composting 101: Turning Waste into Garden Gold


Adult / Enrichment -
Adult Fall 2025 - Summer 2026

Discover the basics of composting and how to turn your kitchen scraps and yard waste into nutrient-rich compost for your garden. This beginner-friendly workshop will cover composting methods, what to compost (and what to avoid), troubleshooting common issues, and how to use finished compost to improve soil health. Perfect for gardeners, eco-conscious households, and anyone interested in reducing waste.

Supplies included in registration cost

  • Composting handouts and guides
  • Sample compost materials
  • Small take-home compost starter kit

Robin Trott

Robin Trott is a popular speaker, columnist, radio host, and grower; and is the University of Minnesota Extension Horticulture Educator in Douglas County. Her experience growing everything from Ageratum to Zucchini gives her an interesting perspective on gardening problems and their solutions, and her passion for teaching gardening tips and techniques guarantees an interesting session.

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Douglas County Courthouse : Douglas County Extension Meeting Room
Tuesday, Oct 21
6:00 - 7:00 PM

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$ 20.00
Supplies included