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  • Saturday, June 11, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm – Compost Tea Workshop

    Most gardeners know the impressive benefits of homegrown compost, but did you know that by steeping compost in water you can produce a superior product? Join author Christopher Roddick, head arborist at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden and certified Master Composter, at the Polly Hill Arboretum on Saturday, June 11, from 9 – 1, to learn the process of making compost tea. This workshop will cover how to make high-quality compost and the logistics of producing and using compost tea. Roddick will also discuss the relationship between plants and soil and how to improve plant and soil health.  $45/$40 for PHA members. (Includes mid-morning refreshments.)  For directions and registration information, visit www.pollyhillarboretum.org.

  • Tuesday, May 11, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm – Organic Landscaping at Harvard University

    Join Eco-Tour guide Wayne Carbone on Tuesday, May 11, from 11am – 12:30pm, for a “behind the scenes” view of Harvard University’s land care program and learn how to transition from traditional landscaping practices to organic landscaping from the professionals at Harvard.  Tour highlights will include a walking tour of the Harvard University landscape, a detailed explanation about the development of Harvard’s sustainable landscape program, a discussion of large brewers used for making compost tea, a discussion of equipment used to spread compost tea over Harvard Yard, and a demonstration of the improved root growth realized through the organic landscaping program.  Meet at the Philips Brooks House, Harvard Yard in Cambridge.  The cost is $15 for Ecological Landscaping Association members, and $20 for non-members.   Registrations are limited.  Visit www.ecolandscaping.org, or www.arboretum.harvard.edu to register on line, or call 617-436-5838.

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  • Tuesday, March 9, 6:00 pm – Compost Tea for the Home Gardener

    During this hands on demonstration at Long Hill in Beverly, Massachusetts on Tuesday, March 9 beginning at 6 pm, organic landscaper Javier Gil will teach the fundamentals of compost, soil microbiology, and why compost tea is the hottest new trend in gardening.  Compost tea is used to promote beneficial bacteria, add nutrients to the soil, suppress disease and fungi, and increase overall health in plants. Javier will demonstrate how to make your own compost tea at home with a few simple supplies.  Sponsored by the Trustees of Reservations, the fee is $8 for TTOR members, $10 for non members.  Call 978-921-1944, x 4018 to register, or email bzschau@ttor.org.  Driving directions may be found at www.ttor.org.