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For Immediate Release
October 24, 2017

How to Raise Composting Worms
Halawa Xeriscape Garden Workshop

What

how to raise composting wormsHappier, healthier, nutrient-fed plants require less watering to thrive­. In this class you will learn how to set up your counter-top bin, care for and harvest your home bin and identify when it’s time to move on to bigger and better bins. This workshop is offered by the The Board of Water Supply (BWS), the Friends of Halawa Xeriscape Garden (FOHXG) and Ewa Blue Worms.

When

Saturday, November 11, 2017
10:30 a.m. to noon

Where

Halawa Xeriscape Garden
99-1268 Iwaena Street
Halawa Valley's Central Park Industrial Area
(get directions)

Cost

$25 for general public and Friends of Halawa membership “Friend” level
$20 for supporting, corporate and lifetime memberships
We accept cash, check, and most major credit cards.

Details

Why waste a gallon of water or more each day running your kitchen waste through a garbage disposal when instead you can save water by converting your kitchen waste into several pounds of nutrient rich vermicast each year?

Workshop participants will set up and take home their own mini bin. They will not only learn how to care for their worms they will learn how to grow their worm supply. The end result being a supply of nutrient rich vermicast for organic growing and robust blooms on ornamental plants.  It’s a great way to utilize kitchen waste.

Register

Advanced registration is required. Registration begins on Tuesday, October 24, 2017 and closes at 2 p.m. on Friday, November 10, 2017 or when all spaces are filled. Call (808) 748-5315 or email workshops@hbws.org to register. For more information about xeriscaping or classes at the Halawa Xeriscape Garden, visit www.boardofwatersupply.com. BWS security requires full name and address of all participants.

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A photo is attached for your consideration and use. The photo is courtesy of the Board of Water Supply.


Contact:

Diane Moses
Community Relations Specialist
Honolulu Board of Water Supply
(808) 748-5315