Alpharetta To Host Free Composting Class

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The city of Alpharetta and the Alpharetta Natural Resources Commission will soon host a free class on the topic of composting.

The class will be held from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19 at the new Whole Kids Foundation Educational Farm, located at 1180 Upper Hembree Road -- the location of the former Harry’s Farmers Market.

University of Georgia Cooperative Extension agents will conduct the class and give all the information you need to begin making your own compost. The material in this workshop will benefit home gardeners, community gardens, school gardeners and anyone who wants to learn more about this topic.

The word “compost” means “to put together.” Composting involves combining food scraps, yard waste, newspaper, and other materials, and allowing them to decompose into nutrients that enrich the soil.

Gardeners call compost “black gold” because it is so rich in nutrients. This earth-friendly activity recycles some foods and yard waste, improves the quality of your garden soil, and helps to protect the quality of the water in our streams and lakes. It’s also a fun, easy, and inexpensive activity that your whole family can enjoy doing together.

To pre-register for this class, call (678) 297-6200. For more information, contact Terry Porter at (678) 297-6200 or tporter@alpharetta.ga.us.

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