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Compost Workshop – Jan 28th

Posted in: community, Events, projects On: Monday, January 23rd, 2012

Finished Compost

Saturday, January 28th @ 10:00am

Mia Mengucci, Pennsylvania Certified Horticulturist, is our very own resident “trash talker.”  She will teach you the basics of composting in your own backyard. Turn your kitchen scraps, garden debris and fallen leaves into rich compost for your garden and help keep waste out of the landfill. Mia will go over what to include in your compost pile and how to keep your pile productive. Why should you compost? Compost contains millions of beneficial organisms that create a healthy garden soil environment which leads to happy plants, naturally.

Increase your gardening knowledge in 2012 by attending our Winter/Spring Lecture Series.  We offer informative interactive classes taught by our knowledgeable staff and guest lecturers.  All classes run approximately 1 hour.  Space is limited and registration is required.  There is a $10 fee per class due at time of registration.  (**Unless otherwise noted & exempt from gift card.)  You must pay in advance.  A $5 Primex Gift Card will be issued to each paid registrant that attends the lecture.  Register in the store or by calling 215-887-7500

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