Composting: Almost Everything Composts; Saving the Planet in an Important but Small Way [S-26-9]

This course will cover and emphasize understanding composting including: proper management; use of greens and browns; various systems; what increases or slows composting; when compost is ready to use; troubleshooting problems; and current food waste and minimizing it so we can save the planet. A small spoiler alert for those who read until the end - there will be cats.

Brad Pendergraft has bachelor degrees in Geology and Art, and a Masters in Education. He taught night classes in the geology department at SUNY Potsdam for 15 years and Earth Science at Salmon River Central High School for 17 years. Brad moved to the North Country 46 years ago to homestead on 180 acres and built a stone house, raised black Angus cattle and honey bees. Gardening started his journey into composting. He is a Master Gardener.

Cap: 42