Turn Kitchen Scraps Into Garden Gold
Barrington Farm School
Grow Better Soil. Waste Less. Garden Smarter.
What if the secret to a healthier, more productive garden
was already sitting in your kitchen?
Join Stewart Martin of Providence Gardenworks
for a free Backyard Composting Workshop at Barrington Farm
School. Whether you’re new to composting or have a backyard
bin that isn’t quite delivering the results you expected,
this workshop will help you turn everyday food scraps and
yard materials into valuable, nutrient-rich compost.
With nearly 20 years of hands-on composting experience in
urban environments, Stewart brings a practical, approachable
perspective to creating healthier soil while reducing
household waste.
What You’ll Learn
- Composting Myths vs. Facts
Discover what really works and what doesn’t. - Finding the Right Location
Learn where to place your compost bin for the best results. - Balancing Greens and Browns
Understand the proper mix of food scraps, leaves,
and other organic materials. - Mixing and Maintaining Your Compost
Help your materials break down successfully. - Keeping Pests Away
Learn practical techniques for managing unwanted visitors. - Why Composting Matters
Improve your garden soil while keeping valuable organic
materials out of landfills.
A fully animal-proof backyard composter will also
be on display for demonstration.
Meet Your Instructor
Stewart Martin | Providence Gardenworks
A professional gardener and passionate composting educator,
Stewart has spent nearly two decades helping turn organic
materials into healthy, productive soil.
His approach focuses on real-world techniques that work
in everyday backyard gardens, including smaller urban spaces.
Join Us at the Farm!
Sunday, October 25 | 11 AM–Noon
Barrington Farm School
120 Federal Road
Barrington, Rhode Island
This workshop is free, but advance registration
is required.
Presented at
Barrington Farm School
with
Providence Gardenworks
.
