Backyard Composting Basics Workshop – Bonita

2/14/25 update: Registration for this workshop is now limited to Unincorporated San Diego County residents only. Before registering, please enter your address here to check your residency. You can still register if your jurisdiction boundary result is “S.D. COUNTY.” All other registrations will be cancelled.

Join Solana Center for this 2-hour workshop where you will learn the basics of traditional backyard composting. Using trial-tested advice and demonstrations, our experienced educators will teach you all you need to know to get started with a bin that fits your needs and lifestyle. Perfect for beginners. 

All pre-registered attendees who are residents of unincorporated San Diego County can receive a free kitchen scraps container. 

In this workshop, we will cover:

• What is composting and why it is so important
• Various types of compost bin options and how to pick which one works best for your needs
• What tools and materials you’ll need
• Which items are compostable and which to avoid
• How to build, maintain, and troubleshoot a compost pile

Composting benefits for your garden and living a greener life include:

• Knowing where your food scraps are going and keeping them out of the landfill
• Knowing exactly what went into your compost
• Using compost in your garden to increase soil water retention, and as a result saving money
• Increasing soil microbiome & overall soil health for happy plants
  

Made possible through generous funding by:

Thank you to our site host, Sweetwater Community Garden.