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Cover Crop & Composting Workshop | Discovery Garden

In this workshop, learn about the benefits of incorporating cover crops and compost in your garden with registered landscape architect Rob Breeden, Bryan Reed of the Western Colorado Community College (WCCC) Compost Facility, and Meghan Green of the Colorado Mesa University (CMU) Sustainability Council. The classes will be interactive and allow participants an opportunity to practice planting cover crops and composting techniques in the Discovery Garden at 5th St. and Chipeta Ave. Attendees are encouraged to bring a chair if they prefer not to stand. There is no charge for this event.

Workshop Schedule:

  • 1 p.m. Cover Crops with Rob Breeden, RLA

Learn how cover crops can be utilized to manage soil erosion, soil fertility, water, weeds, pests, diseases, biodiversity, and wildlife in an agroecosystem (an ecological system managed and shaped by humans). In addition, learn how cover crops can be incorporated into your current gardening practices!

  • 2 p.m. Composting with Bryan Reed and Meghan Green

Learn how to grow healthy, plentiful garden fruits and vegetables using compost. In this interactive class, learn about the different varieties of compost, why compost is so good for plants, and gain insights into the different stages of compost production! Attendees are encouraged to bring their questions to be answered by a composting guru!

Date:
Saturday, April 13, 2019
Time:
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Time Zone:
Mountain Time - US & Canada (change)
Library:
Central Library
Categories:
  Discovery Garden  

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