26 February 2022 | 5 min read | 02 9246 7267 | venue: Sydney City Farm | cost: Free | website: https:///programs/city-farm | address: 52 Barwon Park Road, St Peters NSW 2044

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Did you know that more than a third of waste in household red bins is food waste?

Vegetable peelings and many other organic materials can be transformed using a home worm farm into nutrient rich fertiliser perfect for plants.

Get the basics on worm farming in this talk and demonstration from set up and feeding worms to harvesting vermicompost and managing common problems. Learn practical tips from an experienced backyard worm farmer.

What you will learn:

  • Setting up your worm farm

  • What to feed them and how much

  • How to harvest and use the organic fertiliser

  • How to maintain a healthy system

What you will get:

  • Lecture-style talk and demonstration

  • Links and notes via email

  • Opportunity for questions

Sydney City Farm educator Annie loves sharing proven techniques for successful composting. She uses worms to nurture her thriving backyard veggie patch and community garden.

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when: 26 February 2022
start time/end time: Saturday 26 February 2022 from 10am to 11:30am
venue: Sydney City Farm
phone: 02 9246 7267
cost: Free
address: 52 Barwon Park Road, St Peters NSW 2044

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