Home Composting Expert Shares Methods in Free Workshop

Press release

NORTHEAST HARBOR—On Wednesday, April 30 at 5:30 p.m. the Northeast Harbor Library will host a free home composting workshop led by organic gardener Susan Coan.

Participants will learn the basics of building and maintaining a healthy and productive home composting system. Coan will discuss the pros & cons of the various styles of back-yard composters, learn what you should and should not add to your pile, and review the tools and techniques to maintain a system that will create rich, organic material for your vegetable gardens and flower beds. Register at nehlibrary.org/events or by calling 207-276-3333.

Susan Coan is an avid organic gardener and has maintained a home compost pile for nearly 20 years. A native of New Jersey, she now lives full-time in West Tremont with her husband, George. She is an active member of the Bar Harbor Garden Club and volunteers with Friends of Acadia.