Free Composting Class Set For Oct. 8

ALPHARETTA, GA -- On Saturday, residents will be able to take advantage of a free composting class offered by the city of Alpharetta.

The class, also offered in conjunction with the Alpharetta Natural Resources Commission, will be held from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Oct. 8 at the new Whole Kids Foundation Educational Farm located at 1180 Upper Hembree Road in Roswell -- the site of the former Harry's Farmers Market.

Our UGA Cooperative Extension North Fulton Master Gardeners will conduct the class and give you all the information you need to begin making your own compost. This is a hands on workshop. The material 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." With composting, residents combine food scraps, yard waste, newspaper and other materials, and allow 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 can improve 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 an 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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