In this workshop we will review the types of compost, how to make compost at home, how to use it. We will explore alternatives to home composting that are available in our community. 

In 2019, the EPA reported that food waste (FW) represented 24.1% of all waste sent to the landfill. Adding paper products, tree trimmings and yard waste (PTY), the number increased to 51.1%. Compost equals FW + PTY. To gardeners it is considered "black gold" because of its many benefits. In this workshop we will review the types of compost, how to make compost at home, how to use it. We will explore alternatives to home composting that are available in our community. 

This program is brought to you in partnership with Evanston Grows. Our speaker, Jocelyn Mallard, is a certified University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener. With over 10 years of community gardening experience, she puts her skills and knowledge to use volunteering for Evanston Grows (EG). EG active role in reducing food insecurity by providing “locally grown produce, nutrition education and building community connections” aligns with her beliefs that good nutrition promotes better health, and every person should have access to quality food. Jocelyn also collaborates with local organizations providing youth and adults gardening workshops.