Vermicompost 101

Rocky Mountain Gardening Elective

This class is a great introduction to the worms you must use and the types of containers you can build yourself. Worms are particularly important organisms. They are responsible for the top two-inch layer of soil on earth which we refer to as topsoil. Learn the basic principles of how the composting worm, the original regenerative farmers, support the reduce, reuse, recycle and rebuild cycle in your home landscape or garden.

Worm composting, or vermicomposting, is one of the easiest ways to create powerfully charged soil amendments. Vermicompost is the result of the breakdown of organic material by worms. It has been shown to contain reduced levels of contaminants and a higher level of nutrients than organic materials.

Price: $38, $30 member

Instructor: Patti O'Neal

Patti is a horticulturist with a background in nutrition. She is a retired CSU Extension Agent, where she served for 15 years. This is her 23rd year teaching with Denver Botanic Gardens where she continues to inspire gardeners-seasoned and new-across the Front Range.