Jul 03, 2019
While
it may sound like a radical practice used by only the most dedicated greenies,
vermicomposting, or composting with worms, is an easy way to create a nutrient
rich, natural fertilizer for your plants. Come learn about this method of
composting food scraps at the next “Garden Talk” Tuesday, July 9 from 6 p.m. to
7:30 p.m. at the Atlantic County Utilities Authority’s Community Garden in Egg
Harbor Township.
Why worms? During the July 9 Garden Talk,
Master Gardener Coordinator Belinda Chester and Atlantic County Master
Composters will share information on this inexpensive, space-saving method of
composting. Find out everything you need to get started including how to build
an inexpensive worm bin that can easily be tucked away under a sink or
other small space. You’ll even have a chance to take home some “starter worms.”
Garden
Talks are hosted at the Atlantic County Utilities Authority (ACUA) in Egg
Harbor Township. These talks are held in partnership with the Rutgers Master
Gardeners of Atlantic County. These informal talks at the ACUA’s Community
Garden offer a chance to learn from knowledgeable Master Gardeners, and for
participants to ask questions about growing their own healthy food.
When
the weather is good, these talks are held in ACUA’s Community Garden, which
offers spaces for those who cannot garden at home. “Garden Talks” move indoors
to a meeting room in the building next to the garden when needed. The garden is
located at the ACUA’s Environmental Park, 6700 Delilah Road, in Egg Harbor
Township. The meeting room is in the Geo Administrative Building at the same
location. This event is free and open to the public. For more information,
please go to www.acua.com or call 609-272-6950.