City Compost Update from BNAN:

Hello Garden Coordinators,

We know many of you have requested free city compost this spring and have been patiently waiting for your delivery. Unfortunately, we are now uncertain as to whether or not compost will be available from the City of Boston this year. The city is looking for a source of compost that is suitable for growing edibles but have not yet determined a source. At this point we do not know if compost will be available, and if a source is found we do not know when deliveries will happen. When we know more, we will let you know. (We are not taking any additional requests for compost.)

We are offering workshops this summer on how to compost in community gardens. We hope you are able to join us. We will offer tips on successful composting in a community garden setting. A compost workshop flyer is attached. For more information on these workshops contact Erika Rumbley, Garden Educator at erika@bostonnatural.org.

Join us in Dorchester gardens
this summer for…
Composting Together Workshops
Thursday, June 14, 6:00 ‐ 7:00 p.m.
Nightingale Community Garden
512 Park Street, Dorchester

Saturday, June 16, 10:00 ‐ 11:00 a.m.
Nightingale Community Garden
512 Park Street, Dorchester

Tuesday, June 19, 5:30 ‐ 7:30 p.m.
33 Bullard Street Community Garden
Dorchester

Monday, June 25, 5:30 ‐ 7:30 p.m.
Spencer Street Community Garden
96 Spencer Street, Dorchester

Monday, July 23, 5:30 ‐ 7:30 p.m.
Julian Judson Dean Community Garden
At the corner of Julian, Judson & Dean Streets, Dorchester

Take the mystery out of composting. Let’s get your compost cooking, mixing the perfect ingredients for healthier soil and healthier harvests! Workshops are FREE and open to all. Contact 617-542-7696 or erika@bostonnatural.org to register.

Boston Natural Areas Network Garden Staff