Learn to compost workshop at Gove Community Garden
Hands-on evening workshop covering backyard composting basics — what to add, how to manage it, and how homemade compost improves soil. English and Spanish instruction.
Why we picked this
The compost workshop at Gove Community Garden covers backyard basics in a single evening — what goes in, what stays out, and why it matters for your soil and your water bill.
This hands-on workshop covers everything you need to start composting at home. You’ll learn what materials to add, how to layer and manage a compost pile, and how finished compost benefits soil health, reduces water needs, and replaces chemical fertilizers. The session includes demonstration and time to ask questions about specific home setups.
The workshop uses a pay-what-you-can model — free attendance is available; contact DUG in advance if cost is a barrier. Instruction is offered in both English and Spanish. The session is at Gove Community Garden in Denver and runs in the early evening.
DUG manages over 180 community gardens across Denver and actively supports composting as a core practice for healthy garden soil. The knowledge from this workshop applies directly to home gardens, community plots, and balcony containers.