This second of two composting workshops focuses on the science of vermiculture,  how to start a worm composting bin, and the benefits of worm castings in your garden.  This class is led by Jesse Raudenbush, a third generation vermiculturist at Starr Valley Farms. Students will also take home 1 pound of red wrigglers, one 18 gallon composting bin with worm begging, and a copy of "Worms Eat My Garbage" the Applenhoff text.

Fee:  $35.00 per person.  Pre-registration and payment required. 

Join Nathan Ayers, Permaculture Designer of Chiwara Permaculture, to learn about this movement which attempts to design gardens with the diversity, stability and resilience of naturally occurring ecosystems.  Such gardens are not only productive, but sustainable, as people and their environment are integrated in a harmonious way. 

Free, but donations are always appreciated. 

You may register for Permaculture and Community Gardens here:

docs.google.com/a/projectgrowgardens.org/spreadsheet/viewform

You've vaguely heard that rain gardens are a good thing.  You've also heard that you will get a break on your water bill if you installed a rain garden at your home.  But what are they?  how do they work?  how should they be designed and where should I locate them?  how do I even start?  Susan Bryan, Rain Garden Coordinator of the Washtenaw County Water Resources Office, will cover these and other topics pertaining to rain gardens, so that you will feel confident about installing one yourself. 

Free, but donations are appreciated. 

Pre-registration is required. 

You may register for Rain Gardens here:

docs.google.com/a/projectgrowgardens.org/spreadsheet/viewform