Garden and Worm Bin Composting Workshop at Riley Park Community Garden 

The members’ workshop was very informative with hands-on demonstrations.  Angela, the Master Composter, gave a detailed explanation of the workings of the three bin system.  We played a fun picture trivia card game to determine what can, cannot or may not be appropriate for the compost bin.  

Debbie explained the workings of a two tier worm bin system.  She also brought a high power microscope to show various micro-organisms in the worm bin projected onto a computer screen so that we all could see.  She shared her worms 🪱 for some of us to take home.

After the workshop I felt confident to start my own composting worm bin and came home with a bin supplied by City Farmer.

Metro Vancouver has a terrific pamphlet available here.

The three bin composting system 
Materials used in compost bin #1
Angela recommended composting weeds separately to avoid spreading seeds throughout the garden
Todd is turning the compost with the Wing-Digger
Useful handouts given out on both garden and worm composting
Debbie demonstrates a worm bin and a 2 tier worm bin
Compost materials turn into black gold after about three months and ready for use
Debbie taking a sample from the top compost bin
Preparing a slide to view the microbes using microscope
Slide showing micro-organisms on the computer screen 
Debbie pointing to an amoeba in the compost via the microscope

photos and text by vmg Mankin L.