Compost
Harvesting worms. |
The Compost Specialist Volunteer program is a cooperative effort of the Lane County office of the OSU Extension Service and the City of Eugene. Trained compost specialist are certified Extension volunteers who deliver hands-on learning opportunities for beginning to experienced composters in the community. Sound interesting? Then join our team! Composting Special Project In May 2006, Compost Specialist volunteers began a 3-year experiment applying aerated compost tea on roses to assess this treatment for reducing disease on roses. Compost tea is a liquid solution made by steeping compost in water. Review the latest trial results:
Results of Compost Tea Trial 2007 Worm Bin Resource list
Plans for 3-bin compost system.
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| Tomatoes grown with compost. | Volunteers staff booths throughout the community. | Compost bin. | 2-bin compost system. |