Under the expert guidance of Longwood Soils and Compost Manager Erik Stefferud, learn the fundamentals of compost—from how it's made to what it’s made of.
Longwood Gardens has a long history of composting, having started this sustainable practice in 1956 to give our plants a second life and enrich our Gardens. With this class, get exclusive access to our behind-the-scenes Soils and Composting Facility, and learn how to start this practice yourself. To help get you started, we’ll send you home with a bag of our compost— the same that we use throughout our Gardens, made with materials from our Gardens. You'll be seeing your garden flourish in no time!
Location
The Grove Studio 108 and Abbondi
Instructor
Erik Stefferud
Erik Stefferud holds a B.S. in Geography with a concentration in Environmental Planning from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania. He is a Land Stewardship Technician within the Natural Lands Department of Longwood Gardens, in which he assists in the management of Longwood's natural areas, and is directly involved with the management of their Prescribed Fire program.
