Free Classes

Join us for free webinars to beautify your home and garden. Webinars are approximately 45 minutes followed by a 15-minute period to answer questions and take orders for compost bins. For those who are unable to attend, we posted videos in our Introduction. We offer these four core subjects:

Intro to Composting

Learn about backyard and worm composting to create a rich soil amendment to nourish your garden.

Organic Gardening

Build healthy soil, grow herbs and vegetables, and address plant pests and diseases using organic methods.

• Wednesday, May 22, 2024, 6 – 7 p.m. Register

Water-Wise Gardening

Create a beautiful drought-tolerant landscape and learn about grasscycling to fortify your lawn.

• Wednesday, May 1, 2024, 6 – 7 p.m. Register
• Thursday, June 6, 2024, 12 – 1 p.m. Register
• Thursday, June 27, 2024, 2 – 3 p.m. Register

Small-Space Gardening

Learn to grow plants in containers and set up a small-space worm composting system.

• Monday, April 22, 2024, 6 – 7 p.m. Register
• Monday, April 29, 2024, 6 – 7 p.m. Register
• Monday, May 6, 2024, 6 – 7 p.m. Register
• Thursday, May 23, 2024, 2 – 3 p.m. Register
• Monday, May 27, 2024, 6 – 7 p.m. Register
• Thursday, June 13, 2024, 2 – 3 p.m. Register

Spanish Webinars

Seminario web: jardinería con poca agua (Waterwise)

• Wednesday, May 8, 2024, 6 – 7 p.m. Register

Seminario web: Jardineria Organica (Organic)

• Wednesday, June 12, 2024, 6 – 7 p.m. Register

We encourage you to attend a free workshop to improve your lawn/garden, conserve water, and reduce waste. No reservations needed. Workshops are about 1.5 hours and are held at libraries, parks, and other venues. Purchase compost bins at a discount after each workshop or join our free webinars.

We teach two workshop curriculums:

Workshop: Backyard and Worm Composting

Learn the basic techniques of backyard composting, worm composting, water-wise gardening, grasscycling, and edible gardening.

• Los Angeles
  Saturday, April 27, 2024, 10 am – 11:30 am
  Vanguard Community Garden, 13305 S San Pedro St (flyer)
• Los Angeles
  Saturday, May 4, 2024, 11 am – 12:30 pm
  View Park Library, 3854 W 54th St (flyer)
• Whittier
  Saturday, May 18, 2024, 10 am – 11:30 am
  South Whittier Library, 11543 Colima Rd (flyer)
• Long Beach
  Saturday, June 1, 2024, 10 am – 11:30 am
  The Growing Experience Urban Farm, 750 E Via Carmelitos (flyer)

• Sylmar
  Saturday, June 8, 2024, 10 am – 11:30 am
  El Cariso Park, 13100 Hubbard St (flyer)
• Rowland Heights
  Saturday, June 15, 2024, 2 pm – 3:30 pm
  Rowland Heights Library, 1850 Nogales St (flyer)
• Pico Rivera
  Saturday, June 29, 2024, 10:30 am – 12 pm
  Pico Rivera Library, 9001 Mines Ave (flyer)

Organic and Water-wise Gardening

Learn the simple techniques of organic gardening, drought-tolerant landscaping, and integrated pest management to cultivate your garden.

More to be scheduled later.

Backyard Compost Bin – $40

Limit two bins per household. Price is subject to change.

Specifications:

• Dimensions – 28″L x 28″W x 32″h (assembled)
• Weight – 27 lbs
• Volume – 11.5 cubic feet
• Sliding door for easy compost removal
• Snap together assembly
• Made from high density polyethylene, 50% recycled content

Worm Compost Bin – $65

Limit two bins per household. Price is subject to change.

Specifications:

• Dimensions – 22 3/4″L x 15 3/4″W x 25.5″h (assembled)
• Weight – 15 lbs
• Volume – 2.0 cubic feet
• Snap together assembly
• Made from 100% recycled plastic
• Weather, rot, and rodent resistant
• Kit includes the worm bin, bedding materials, and instructions
• Unique stacking design makes castings easy to harvest