Course Overview

This one-day course is perfect for anyone interested in learning how to turn kitchen scraps and garden waste into valuable compost for their plants. Participants will explore various composting techniques, understand the science behind composting, and discover the many benefits of creating and using compost at home.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the principles of composting.
• Identify different composting methods and their suitability for various needs.
• Set up and maintain a compost system at home.
• Recognize the benefits of composting for soil health and waste reduction.
• Troubleshoot common composting issues.

Who the course is for those who have an interested in reduce, reuse and recycle and sustainable garden principles, and saving money!

Progression Options

Various Horticulture short courses, BTC horticulture programmes or RHS level 2 Principles and Practices of Horticulture are available.