Composting Training & Organic Waste Management

Professional Composting Training

Learn to turn your kitchen scraps and garden waste into black gold for your plants through our comprehensive composting courses.

Our expert-led training covers everything from basic composting principles to advanced techniques including hot composting, worm composting, and bokashi methods. You'll discover how to manage your compost pile effectively, troubleshoot common problems, and create perfect compost every time.

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About Our Composting Experts

Our master composters bring decades of experience in organic waste management and sustainable gardening practices.

Each instructor is certified by the Royal Horticultural Society and has extensive practical experience running community composting programmes across Lancashire. They've helped hundreds of households reduce their waste while creating premium-quality compost for their gardens.

800+

Students Trained

20+

Years Combined Experience

Composting Methods We Teach

Choose the technique that best suits your space and lifestyle

Hot Composting

Fast, efficient method producing finished compost in 6-8 weeks. Perfect for large gardens with abundant waste materials.

Kills weed seeds
Rapid decomposition
High-quality output

Cold Composting

Low-maintenance approach ideal for smaller gardens. Simply add waste and let nature do the work over 12-18 months.

Minimal effort required
No turning needed
Space-efficient

Worm Composting

Indoor-friendly method using red wiggler worms to process kitchen scraps into premium vermicompost and liquid fertiliser.

Works indoors
Produces worm tea
Odour-free system

Common Composting Questions

You can compost most organic materials including fruit and vegetable scraps, coffee grounds, tea bags, eggshells, grass clippings, leaves, small prunings, cardboard, and shredded paper. Avoid meat, dairy, cooked foods, diseased plants, and pet waste. Our training covers the complete list of suitable materials and ratios for optimal composting.

Timing varies by method. Hot composting produces finished compost in 6-8 weeks with proper management. Cold composting takes 12-18 months but requires minimal effort. Worm composting processes materials in 2-3 months. Our courses teach you how to optimise each method for faster results while maintaining quality.

Properly managed compost should smell earthy and pleasant. Bad odours indicate problems with air circulation or moisture levels. Our training teaches you how to maintain the correct green-to-brown ratio, ensure adequate aeration, and troubleshoot any smell issues that arise. A well-maintained compost system is completely odour-free.

Basic composting requires minimal equipment - just a designated space or simple bin. For hot composting, a thermometer and pitchfork are helpful. Worm composting needs a specialised wormery. We review various options from DIY solutions to commercial systems, helping you choose what fits your budget and needs during our training sessions.

Yes! While composting slows in cold weather, it doesn't stop completely. Cold composting continues year-round at a slower pace. Hot composting can be maintained with insulation and proper management. Indoor worm composting is unaffected by outdoor temperatures. Our courses cover seasonal strategies to keep your compost productive all year.

RHS Certified

Professional Training

Comprehensive

Full Course Materials

Small Groups

Max 8 Students

Ongoing Support

Post-Course Help

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Start your composting journey today and transform waste into garden treasure.

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Master the Art of Composting