Soil, Compost, and Mulch: What You Need to Know for Healthy Gardens

MayMay 15 2021 09:30am - 11:30am

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SOIL, COMPOST, AND MULCH: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR HEALTHY GARDENS 

SAT. 5/15/2021 9:30AM -  11:30AM 

ZOOM LIVE CLASS BY INVITATION 

$20 

This class serves as an introduction to a new model of soil science and fertility management released by the USDA, called the “Soil Food Web” and also goes into details about the purpose of compost and mulches. It explains how biological (organic) methods work and how they save you time and money in your gardening projects by preventing many problems. Learn the purpose of compost and mulch, how they’re different and how to apply them. A better understanding of mulches and compost will help gardeners become more successful.  

PRESENTER: John Ferguson has over 40 years of business experience. He founded and owns Natural Waste Solutions, Inc., dba Nature's Way Resources, a Houston based composting, mulch and recycling company that specialize in high quality compost, mulch, and soil mixes. He holds an MS degree in Physics and Geology and is a licensed Soil Scientist in Texas. He has won many awards in horticulture and environmental issues. He has represented the composting/recycling industry on the Houston-Galveston Area Council for solid waste for over 24 years. His personal garden has been featured in several gardening books, "Better Homes and Gardens" magazine and his business has been recognized in the Wall Street Journal for the quality and value of the products. 

Zoom class invitation and presentation links will be emailed to you a couple of days before the class date.  There are no refunds, substitutions or recordings if you cannot attend a live class for which you signed up. 

(At registration you will receive two emails, one is a receipt and the other is a registration confirmation with contact info if you have questions) 

 

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