We are having volunteers collecting Kitchmen scrap adding to our compost.

On Saturday, May 8 Watchmen Operations is giving free vegetable plants from 10-12 at their office at 2723 Euclid Avenue. We will be handing out compost and planting instructions to go with the plants.

Please join me Wednesday, May 5 at 5 PM at the community garden to fill 100 lunch sacks with compost. The garden is on Hickman Rd at about 27th St: 2714 Hickman Rd, Des Moines,

We will also talk about creating compost bin kits to sell at cost, what we want to do for Compost Day in July, compost education, and other compost-centric topics!

Along with the Watchmen leadership, we are working on a proposed budget and schedule for events. We are going to jumpstart the composting process by purchasing finished compost to give away to community members with free garden plants. Instructions on using compost in the garden will be given at pickup. Compost will be distributed at other events also.

Last year the garden built a number of composters from recycled materials.

We have a team! Our plan is to demonstrate and educate on how composting provides a good basis for gardening success, and also helps divert waste from landfills.
We'll set up the demonstration area, schedule training, and bring in compost for the community garden.

Thank you everyone for joining the community composting. I’m looking forward to meet everyone.