By Alliance Public Library
ALLIANCE, Neb. - Join us for an exclusive look into the science of turning what ends up in the trash into something truly remarkable.
Discover the benefits of composting and how to compost at a presentation by UNL extension service educator, John Thomas, on Thursday, May 28 at the library from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Did you know that more than 30 percent of the food that the average American buys end up in the garbage unused? This and other organic waste can be made into compost, a rich organic material that greatly benefits soil and plays a significant role in soil development.
Pretty much anyone can compost and anything can be composted. It’s a science but it’s not difficult requiring a basic understanding is all that is required. There is minimal cost, and you already have the majority of what is needed to compost.
Some myths about composting:
Myth #1: It’ too difficult
Myth #2: Compost piles smell
Myth #3: It costs a lot of money
Myth #4: Composting attracts rodents
Myth #5: It takes a lot of space
Myth #6: You need an outdoor garden
If you are interested in learning more about enriching your soil and making use of organic trash thrown away, plan to attend what promises to be an enlightening evening on the basics of composting.
For more information on this adult services program sponsored by the Alliance Public Library, contact Steph Hamilton at 308-762-1387 or email at shamilton@cityofalliance.net.
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