Compost Teas and Liquid Feeds Workshop 4th May
International Compost Awareness Week
1st -7th May 2022
ICAW started in Canada in 1995 and has now spread around the world. Our local councils and allotment societies have been supporting ICAW for many years and will be offering a range of activities to promote composting and reduce waste.
At Stokes Wood Allotment Compost Demonstration site , 2b Stokes Drive Leicester LE3 9BS we will be hosting two events during the week
Compost Teas and Liquid feeds
Compost teas and liquid feeds made by from plants including garden weeds. can add microbes and nutrients to your soil at little or no cost to you.
A demonstration of how to make liquid feeds by soaking compost and plants including comfrey, horsetail, nettles, and perennial weeds. We will also look at aerating the soaking compost to make aerated compost tea. For further details of liquid feed go to http://www.carryoncomposting.com/142941460
Wednesday 4th May 10.30 - 12.00. Refreshments available from 10am including breakfast. Please email carryoncomposting1@gmail to register for free. Head the email Liquid feeds Places are limited book early.
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