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• January Reflections in the Garden

  • When
    01/06/2025
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Ione Burden Conference Center (4560 Essen Ln)

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  January Reflections in the Garden

  Topic: "Composting"

  Composting is a natural process that is constantly occurring around us. We can compost in our own backyards to help produce a nutrient rich soil amended which can be used it improves soil quality and plant growth while reducing waster sent to landfills and mitigating greenhouse gas emissions. Main points of composting include proper carbon to nitrogen ratios, moisture levels, and aeration within the compost pile to optimize decomposition. 

  Speaker: Bob Dillemuth

  About the Speaker:

  Bob Dillemuth retired from the LSU Office of Facility Services and embarked on a second career with the East Baton Rouge Parish Recycling Office, where he championed initiatives like composting to promote recycling and waste reduction. As a dedicated Master Gardener, he contributes to the Education Library Series program, sharing his knowledge and passion for gardening. Bob is also a Master Naturalist and a long-time volunteer at Hilltop Arboretum

  Event Details:
  January 6, 2025 from 12 pm to 1 pm at the Ione Burden Conference Center (4560 Essen Lane, Baton Rouge, LA 70809)

  Reflections in the Garden is a monthly "lunch and learn" series presented by the Friends of LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens. The lectures are generally held on the first Monday of the month at noon at the Botanic Gardens.

  Reflections in the Garden is live-streamed to members of the Friends of the LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens through Microsoft Teams. In-person attendance is open to both members and nonmembers with registration.

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