The Secret Art of Composting

The Secret Art of Composting

We will explore different composting methods, how to set them up, and what we can do to become a compost artist!

By Global Action Plan Ireland

Date and time

Thursday, June 20 · 11am - 1pm GMT+1

Location

GLAS @ TU Dublin Community Garden

Blanchardstown Road North D15 VPT3 Dublin Ireland

About this event

  • 2 hours

This hands-on workshop will be held in the beautiful setting of the GLAS @ TU Dublin community garden in Blanchardstown. It is suitable for complete beginners as well as people who have tried composting but would like help improving their compost. The workshop will give participants the opportunity to explore the following:

  • Learn ways to compost, reduce waste and save money by turning organic matter into rich soil.
  • What's in a healthy compost pile? - What to use and stay away from.
  • Understand the role of worms and other soil engineers in the soil.
  • Explore the use of compost as a mulch.
  • Get hands on practical experience preparing materials and making compost.

The workshop will be facilitated by Lee Geoghegan.

Lee is the gardener at GLAS @ TU Dublin community garden. He is a graduate of the Horticulture department at TU Dublin Blanchardstown.

The GLAS@TU Dublin garden is a partnership between TU Dublin, Fingal County Council and Global Action Plan and is funded by Fingal County Council.

Frequently asked questions

Want to find out more about Composting?

Here's a short blog post on our website: https://globalactionplan.ie/schools-education/zero-food-waste-compost-home/

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Global Action Plan Ireland

Global Action Plan Ireland is an environmental organisation with the mission of supporting sustainable communities across Ireland.

Our programmes are evidence-based and designed to help people overcome barriers to change. We provide targeted support to communities, schools and businesses, to encourage smart and effective citizen solutions to the climate and biodiversity crises.

We deliver programmes in environmental education and climate action, global citizenship, the Sustainable Development Goals and community led action. We have three main programmes that are delivered by a national team of expert facilitators: a Schools programme, a Community and Youth programme and a Business programme