Learn To Make Compost & Biochar Class
Learn how Appalachian Flavor grows with biochar and compost! In this class you will learn how to: make biochar, use our distributing compost method, what ratios to add as a soil amendment, how compost can be a natural insecticide, and how it will increase your garden production.
What is Biochar?
Biochar is a charcoal-like substance that’s made by burning organic material from agricultural and forestry wastes (also called biomass) in a controlled process called pyrolysis. Although it looks a lot like common charcoal, biochar is produced using a specific process to reduce contamination and safely store carbon. Acting as a sponge it can hold nutrients while also filtering heavy metals and toxins from the soil. A common soil type in WNC is clay soils. Clay soils tend to shrink and swell and repel water, making it hard for plants to thrive. Biochar aerates the soil naturally! This means it allows water and air to flow to the root systems so that plants can grow without limitations caused by compact clay.
What is compost?
Compost is created by organic matters breaking down naturally. This creates a nutrient rich material that can be added to dirt and soil to improve their quality. It is a great way to find use for your food scraps and yard waste. Instead of adding it to our overflowing landfills, add it to your compost and watch your plants thrive!
Classes will be approximately 3 hours long. Each of our classes will tailor to fit your schedule and availability. We can hold these teachings in your own yard, kitchen, or farm. Once you sign up for a class, we will contact you to check your availability for the class.
Thank you for continuing your education with one of the most valuable lessons: improving the quality of our soil!
Learn how Appalachian Flavor grows with biochar and compost! In this class you will learn how to: make biochar, use our distributing compost method, what ratios to add as a soil amendment, how compost can be a natural insecticide, and how it will increase your garden production.
What is Biochar?
Biochar is a charcoal-like substance that’s made by burning organic material from agricultural and forestry wastes (also called biomass) in a controlled process called pyrolysis. Although it looks a lot like common charcoal, biochar is produced using a specific process to reduce contamination and safely store carbon. Acting as a sponge it can hold nutrients while also filtering heavy metals and toxins from the soil. A common soil type in WNC is clay soils. Clay soils tend to shrink and swell and repel water, making it hard for plants to thrive. Biochar aerates the soil naturally! This means it allows water and air to flow to the root systems so that plants can grow without limitations caused by compact clay.
What is compost?
Compost is created by organic matters breaking down naturally. This creates a nutrient rich material that can be added to dirt and soil to improve their quality. It is a great way to find use for your food scraps and yard waste. Instead of adding it to our overflowing landfills, add it to your compost and watch your plants thrive!
Classes will be approximately 3 hours long. Each of our classes will tailor to fit your schedule and availability. We can hold these teachings in your own yard, kitchen, or farm. Once you sign up for a class, we will contact you to check your availability for the class.
Thank you for continuing your education with one of the most valuable lessons: improving the quality of our soil!
Learn how Appalachian Flavor grows with biochar and compost! In this class you will learn how to: make biochar, use our distributing compost method, what ratios to add as a soil amendment, how compost can be a natural insecticide, and how it will increase your garden production.
What is Biochar?
Biochar is a charcoal-like substance that’s made by burning organic material from agricultural and forestry wastes (also called biomass) in a controlled process called pyrolysis. Although it looks a lot like common charcoal, biochar is produced using a specific process to reduce contamination and safely store carbon. Acting as a sponge it can hold nutrients while also filtering heavy metals and toxins from the soil. A common soil type in WNC is clay soils. Clay soils tend to shrink and swell and repel water, making it hard for plants to thrive. Biochar aerates the soil naturally! This means it allows water and air to flow to the root systems so that plants can grow without limitations caused by compact clay.
What is compost?
Compost is created by organic matters breaking down naturally. This creates a nutrient rich material that can be added to dirt and soil to improve their quality. It is a great way to find use for your food scraps and yard waste. Instead of adding it to our overflowing landfills, add it to your compost and watch your plants thrive!
Classes will be approximately 3 hours long. Each of our classes will tailor to fit your schedule and availability. We can hold these teachings in your own yard, kitchen, or farm. Once you sign up for a class, we will contact you to check your availability for the class.
Thank you for continuing your education with one of the most valuable lessons: improving the quality of our soil!