Meetings are held at St. Andrew's Methodist Church, 2001 Calle Frontera, San Clemente, CA on the first Wednesday of the month—September through June at 1 o’clock PM. You can join the club by clicking here or by showing up at any monthly garden club meeting. Join now and your membership materials and name tag will be ready for you on the check-in table at the next meeting.

Composting: It’s a Pile of Fun!

Attendees of this month’s meeting will learn the value of composting by Francene Kaplan, the “Priestess of Rot.” Dr. Kaplan has been trained and certified as a Master Composter and has been “recycling Nature’s way” for over four decades.

You will find out there are lots of “Dos,” a few “Don’ts,” and many “Maybes” regarding composting. While there is a general method, each family is different and contributes uniquely to the compost pile. Any household can compost its green and brown waste to eventually yield organic matter that enriches soil. The basic set up will be presented along with suggestions for those that are experienced in composting, and all are welcome to contribute to the discussion.

In this talk Dr. Kaplan will help you navigate a path to make your compost bin a thriving ecosystem. Dr. Kaplan has taught science for over 36 years.  You may have seen her at the Orange County Fair presenting a composting workshop, encouraging others to start a “pile of fun” of their own.