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Backyard Composting Class: composting the easy way

Join master gardener Larry Cipolla for a free class at the Southdale YMCA, 7355 York Avenue, in Edina, this Friday, January 17th, from 6:30-8:00 p.m.

Please call Kristin by this Thursday on 952.826.0367 if you plan to attend.

Forget the disposal! Use your kitchen and yard waste to create black gold for your garden. We are talking compost! Learn the why and how of composting, the easy way. You’ll learn what to compost and why, how to build or buy composting bins and barrels, and identify which of several different composting methods works best for you given your time and budget.

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Larry is a frequent speaker to garden clubs, community gardens, master gardeners, and gardeners of all types and levels of experience. Handouts included with each class.

Larry will conduct three additional classes at the Southdale YMCA at the same time on these topics and dates:

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Seeds and Seedlings, February 21 (starting your own seeds)

Veggies One by One, March 21 (basics on cool and warm weather veggies)

Advanced Veggies and Herbs, April 11 (botanical rotation, inter-planting)

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