Javier
Veterinarian · growing and soil
Soil and compost · From scratch
Compost and living soil
Everything the household produces goes back to the soil: compost bins, vermiculture and how to read healthy soil.
- Duration
- 2 h
- lessons
- 7
- Level
- From scratch
- Format
- Self-paced video
About this course
Compost is the heart of a no-dig garden. This short course teaches you to produce your own with what your household already generates, and to read whether your soil is alive or merely holding plants.
What you will learn
- Cold and hot composting
- Vermiculture
Course syllabus
- 0116 min
What living soil is and how to recognise it
- 0218 min
Cold composting: our everyday bin
- 0320 min
Hot composting for volume
- 0417 min
Vermiculture in small spaces
- 0515 min
What goes in and what does not: carbon, nitrogen and common mistakes
- 0616 min
Mulches: straw, leaves and cardboard
- 0718 min
When it is ready and how to apply it
- 7 lessons2 h
Who teaches
Allison
Veterinarian · animal husbandry and welfare
FAQ
How do the courses work?
Each course is a series of video lessons recorded on our farm. You pay once, log in to your account and progress at your own pace, from your phone or computer. You can rewatch any lesson as many times as you like.
How long do I have access?
Forever. Buying a course grants lifetime access, including the current lessons and any updates we make to that course.
Do you issue a diploma?
Yes. Once you complete 100% of a course, you can download a PDF diploma with your name, the course and the date. It is a certificate of participation, not an official certification.
Do I need prior experience?
No. Most courses are marked "From scratch" and start with the basics. Intermediate courses say so on their page and assume you already keep a garden or animals at home.
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