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April 25, 2025

Members: 8 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Public: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Garden View Café

8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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Composting

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Composting Rhubarb Leaves

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Starting a Compost Pile

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Compost

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Vermicomposting: Part 1

Easy Vermicomposting for Beginners

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Vermicomposting: Part 2

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Vermicomposting: Part 3

Worm Composting

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Members only: 8 a.m. – 10 a.m.
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Garden View Café 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
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Garden View Café 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Garden Shop 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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