LAKEPORT, Calif. – Making good compost successfully, in a reasonable amount of time in the climatic conditions of Lake County, takes more than simply throwing garden refuse and/or kitchen scraps onto a pile in your backyard.

The UC Master Gardeners of Lake County will hold a workshop on backyard composting and vermicomposting from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1, at the at the Agricultural Center, 883 Lakeport Blvd., Lakeport, a wheelchair accessible facility.

Preregistration is required for this workshop as space is limited. A $5 materials fee is requested.

At this workshop, the Master Gardeners will provide instruction on how to speed up and troubleshoot the composting process, allowing you to produce your own premium soil conditioner for your vegetable garden.

To register for the workshop, or for more information, contact the University of California Cooperative Extension at 707-263-6838, or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .