Introduction to Compost – Part 1

This introductory workshop led by Jes & Keith of Buttercup Compost Lab will explain the microbial activity and decomposition process that goes on in a compost pile transforming your waste into wealth. Once you have an idea what’s going on in your pile, it makes it a lot easier to understand how to make good compost. This intro will include ideas on how to choose your compost materials and how to put them together for optimum decomposition.

Buttercup Compost Lab is located on the campus of the School of Adaptive Agriculture on Ridgewood Ranch. Buttercup Compost Lab is an education space where Keith and Jes experiment with different compost and fertility management techniques for the farm. Their immediate goal is to compost all waste materials produced by the farm and close the loop of fertility. Their ultimate goal is to eliminate the need for any imported nutrients on the farm. As part of the lab they plan to have a small demonstration garden where they can observe first hand how these fertility practices affect plant growth.