The time is upon the land of LARA when life’s pace slows down, the weather cools down, we remember our military veterans, and families gather around a great feast.
Thanksgiving is a time of great memories and amazing amounts of food. Have you considered the compost heap as part of the feast? It is very hungry for any scraps that come from preparing your family’s favorite dish; even the leftovers. A compost heap is also a great place to put any yard trimmings and dead leaves. A compost heap is not a picky eater! Placing worms inside your compost heap will increase the composting process greatly.
Don’t have a composting system at your home? Do not worry! Composting could never be as quick and as simple as it is now. The City of Los Angeles has composting workshops twice a month at the Griffith Park Compost Facility. There you can establish a foundation of composting success. You can also purchase composting units at the Griffith Park Compost Facility (only available to city of Los Angeles Residents). The Compost facility is located at 5400 Griffith Park Drive, Los Angeles, Ca 90027.
For more information on Los Angeles’s composting program, including workshop schedules, Please visit http://www.lacitysan.org/solid_resources/recycling/composting/index.htm or call 213-485-2660.
Do you need mulch to kick-start your garden for the future? The City of Los Angeles offers compost for all residents at 11 locations across the city. All mulch and compost is available at no cost. Bring a shovel and container and gather as much as you need! For more information, visit http://www.lacitysan.org/srpcd/mulch_giveaway.htm