An onsite workshop for any CAG Devon and Somerset members wanting to set up and manage a healthy compost heap, and find out how the National Trust do it! No experience needed.
Join us for this informal gathering where you’ll have the chance to ask all your burning questions about all things compost, including:
- what’s wrong with my compost heap?
- how do I get started?
- what can/can’t I put on my compost heap?
- vegware – is this compostable?
- what’s best – a heap or a bin?
- should my compost heap smell like that?
There is no such thing as a silly question, and Dr Compost (aka Nicky Scott) is the walking, talking guru of compost, soils, gardening and much more so will relish every question . There will even be a composting mindfulness exercise.
This event is suitable for any CAG Devon and Somerset members who has an interest in composting, be they a newbie or experienced gardener/composter.
This event is being co-hosted by the National Trust at Killerton. In the morning session a member of the Garden Team will be taking us behind the scenes to to show us the Killerton’s composting system, and share some of their existing and future initiatives around composting, green manures and soil health, including their planting plans for the walled kitchen garden.
Nicky will also be running an afternoon session between 2 – 4 pm focusing on setting up a community growing project.
We encourage you to bring a flask with a hot drink and something to nibble during the break, though some cake will be available! There will be some walking on marked paths between the car park, compost area and garden. Do get in touch if you have any access queries. Do please dress according to the weather forecast and the seasons.
Parking and meeting point details will be shared nearer the time.
This event is free. Numbers are limited due to the space available. Booking is essential.
Watch this short video for a flavour of what you’re in for with Dr Compost.
