Composting Demonstration

Master Composter Rod Weston is offering a day of composting workshops at Stokes Wood Allotment Composting Demonstration site, Stokes Drive, Leicester on 13th May. The workshop sessions are designed to provide information for both the first-time composting and more experienced practitioners covering a wide range of composting techniques including:

• Entry level composting using moulded and sectional plastic bins requiring minimal effort,

• Hot composting to provide compost more quickly, killing disease causing organisms and perennial weeds,

• Cooked food composting using hot compost bins, and

cold composting post-Bokashi fermentation

• An introduction to making plant and compost based liquid feeds.

The day will include talks and practical activities using the range of compost bins and equipment available on the demonstration site.