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Compost Crew

Thursday – Compost Crew

Who are we looking for?

  • Volunteers to assist in our Composting Operation. This will include emptying out our green waste bins at the farm, aerating existing piles, making hot compost piles with community compost hub waste and wood mulch, record keeping, and processing compost.
  • We also love a good banter about ALL THINGS COMPOSTING!
  • No previous experience is required, but people with experience are especially welcome.

​ When?

  • Each Thursday morning from 8:30 am to 11:30 am.

What’s involved​?

We usually start the day with collecting all food scraps from our green waste bins. This includes the farmer’s market green waste and community compost hub waste.

We relocate the most mature compost pile to a separate bay for the next 4-6 weeks until it’s ready for use.

What’s required?

  • Wear enclosed shoes and gloves, although NSCF can provide gloves if you require them.
  • We will arrange for you to attend an induction process so that you can be covered under the farm’s insurance.

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Worm Farm to keep composting worms

 

Worm farm food scraps
Worm farm composting worms

 

 

To keep your worms happy, you can buy a commercial worm farm, or make one from recycled materials.

Worm farm container

The container needs to be pest proof. It needs to have drainage and air holes. Bedding material can be shredded paper and cardboard (not coloured or glossy), cocofibre, dried leaves, or dried grass clippings.

What they eat

Worms can eat most fruits and vegetables, they really seem to like bananas and melons. Do not feed worms citrus, onions, or garlic. Don’t put meat, bones, or dog and cat poo in the farm.

How much they eat

Composting worms can eat at least half their weight every day. 1000 worms will eat 125g of food scraps. Happy worms can lay enough eggs to double their numbers every 8 weeks.

Placement

The farm should be situated in a protected spot, kept between 15C and 25C.

For all your composting needs visit City Farm Nursery

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