Would you like to learn how to make a continuous flow vermiculture* compost system?
*Vermiculture is a sustainable and efficient method of composting with earthworms that can be done in small spaces and has a wide range of benefits. It is a great option for those who want to reduce their waste and improve soil health.
We'll teach you all the ins and outs of this composting system and paint it with a weather proof material.
The system will then be used in Lauriston Farm's Community Allotments to transform their organic matter waste into nutrient rich fertiliser!
Led by Roxy (Rhyze Mushrooms) and Emma (Lauriston Farm), this workshop will take place in Lauriston Farm's Market Garden over 4 hours, with a lunch break in the middle.
Please:
- bring a packed lunch (we'll provide tea, coffee and biscuits)
- wear clothes you don't mind getting paint on
Who is This Event For?
Adults aged 16+ who are interested in earthworms, compost, soil health and woodwork.
Experience Level:
Open to all levels of experience.
Venue and Accessibility Notes
This is a small group workshop in the Market Garden Pack Shed.
Some of the painting tasks will require kneeling.
Please dress for outdoors (bring lots of warm layers!) although we will be sheltered from the elements most of the time.
It is level access on a rough stone path into the Pack Shed, with ramp access to the raised area. Please email info@lauristonfarm.org if you have any accessibility questions or requests.
More About Tickets
Tickets are free but we have limited capacity, so if you would like to join us please book.
TRAVEL
The Market Garden is located here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/aoeB87fbCHX8Aset7 from Cramond Road South.
The Market Garden can also be reached by walking across the farm from here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ejragJRmz4EfUvDt9
Please use public transport, walk, wheel or cycle to get to the farm whenever possible.
Lothian Buses 16, 27, 29, 37 & 47 all stop within 5 minutes of the farm.
There is no general car parking on the farm.
We can support a small number of vehicles to park at the entrance - this is reserved only for those who need it as an access requirement - please email info@lauristonfarm.org if you need to do this.
Additional Project Context:
This workshop is part of our Compost and Castings events programme which culminates on Saturday the 14th June in a Worm Appreciation Day with craft workshops, soup eating and a ceremonial opening of our Vermiculture Compost System at Lauriston Farm - because Worms Obviously Require Motivation Seasonally! (See our Eventbrite listing to book)
Rhyze Mushrooms is a non-profit worker’s coop situated at Lauriston Farm. They harness the decomposing power of mushrooms to grow food from local waste and are in the early stages of a new vermicomposting enterprise.
This circular model approach to food production makes use of the spent substrate from mushroom growing, which is broken down by the composting worms into a nutrient-rich soil amendment perfect for vegetable propagation.
