# Event Details - **Event Name**: FREE Home Composting & Urban Gardening Workshop - San Fernando Valley - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 11:00 am - **Event Description**: Join LASAN for a free, hands-on workshop to help make your home garden greener!About this EventThe first half of each workshop will teach you how to turn kitchen scraps and yard trimmings into a nutrient-rich soil amendment. Home composting is taught by a team of ten rotating LA Sanitation & Environment green waste specialists. The second half of the workshop will focus on the monthly urban gardening topics as noted below. Each participant will receive a free garden plant to take home. Sometimes we have guest speakers and other giveaways.Items Available for PurchaseCompost bins ($20), Wing Digger aeration tools ($8), and worm bins ($20) are available to City of Los Angeles residents for purchase at these discounted rates, while supplies last. This location only accepts checks, and all sales are final. Proof of City of Los Angeles residency is required such as a recent utility bill or a valid state-issued ID with your current home address.Free Mulch and CompostFree bagged mulch and compost will be available after the workshop, while supplies last, for residential use only.Please note that events may be cancelled in the event of severe inclement weather; if the workshop is cancelled we will notify you via email. We will also post cancellations to Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.Visit our website or call our friendly 24-hour Customer Care Center at 1-800-773-2489 if you have any questions.We look forward to meeting you!-----------------------------------------------------------------------------As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and, upon request, will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services and activities. Registration for this event will automatically register you for our mailing list. You may adjust your preferences or opt out at any time.Notice to Paid Representatives: If you are compensated to monitor, attend, or speak at this event, City law may require you to register as a lobbyist and report your activity. See Los Angeles Municipal Code §§ 48.01 et seq. More information is available at ethics.lacity.org/lobbying. For assistance, please contact the Ethics Commission at (213) 978-1960 or ethics.commission@lacity.org. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/los-angeles/free-home-composting-and-urban-gardening-workshop-san-fernando-valley/100001997505168731 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Workshops, Meetups - **Slot details of has slots**: - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: The Japanese Garden - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Los Angeles - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: The Japanese Garden - **lat**: 34.1829318 - **long**: -118.4808104 - **full address**: The Japanese Garden, 6100 Woodley Avenue, Los Angeles, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: FREE Home Composting & Urban Gardening Workshop - San Fernando Valley - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/6ac170a655da5d165eeaa22558a9e8149f84239513de592509ab14b2025f51de-rimg-w1200-h600-dc684818-gmir.jpg?v=1786661585 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is FREE Home Composting & Urban Gardening Workshop - San Fernando Valley being held? - **A:** FREE Home Composting & Urban Gardening Workshop - San Fernando Valley takes place on Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 11:00 am at The Japanese Garden, 6100 Woodley Avenue, Los Angeles, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing FREE Home Composting & Urban Gardening Workshop - San Fernando Valley? - **A:** FREE Home Composting & Urban Gardening Workshop - San Fernando Valley is organized by LA Sanitation & Environment. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** FREE Home Composting & Urban Gardening Workshop - San Fernando Valley is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Los Angeles, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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These infrastructure programs collect, treat, recycle, and dispose of the solid and liquid waste generated by the nation’s second largest city of more than four million residents. Through these essential public service programs, LASAN delivers a triple bottom line of economic, environmental, and social benefits that sustain the quality of life in Los Angeles. For more information, please visitwww.lacitysan.orgor call our 24-hour Customer Care Center at 1-800-773-2489. Note that by registering for one of our events, you will be added to our mailing list.Check out our YouTube videos!Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest @lacitysan" } ] } ] ```