Spring is here – and that means it’s time to quench your thirst for gardening at the Annual Compost Bin And Rain Barrel Truckload Sale on Saturday May 7th at the Alliant Energy Center from 10am – 2pm. Discounted compost bins and rain barrels with a diverter are available. Individuals who pre-order before by April 25th will save an additional $10.
It is estimated that our urban communities contribute about 30% of the total phosphorus that enter in lakes Mendota, Monona, Waubesa, Kegonsa, and Wingra from runoff. By harvesting rainwater for your indoor and outdoor plants and putting clippings and leaves into a backyard composters, you don’t just make plants healthier; you’re also reducing run-off and the phosphorus that feeds our algae problem.
For more information and tips
visit https://www.cityofmadison.com/streets/compost/CompostBinSale.cfm.