Compost School

05/28/2026

Raise your hand if you love composting! ✋🏻

05/26/2026

Why shouldn't you tell a secret in a garden? Because the potatoes have eyes and the corn has ears! 😄

05/23/2026

Edmonton residents can help the City prevent the spread of invasive weeds! Learn to identify, report, and remove these weeds from both private property and urban natural areas.

As a property owner in Edmonton you can control noxious weeds by taking these steps. Noxious weeds are highly dangerous because they spread quickly, invading crops and ecosystems.

05/22/2026

Today is International Day for Biodiversity. Healthy and vibrant ecosystems are essential to our survival. They provide us with the basic necessities of life, such as water, food, medicine, clothing, fuel, shelter, and energy.

Biological diversity — or biodiversity — is the term given to the variety of life on Earth and the natural patterns it forms. The biodiversity we see today is the fruit of billions of years of evolution, shaped by natural processes and, increasingly, by the influence of humans. It forms the web ...

05/20/2026

FYI

Due to high demand, the City’s compost giveaway will end on May 24, or until supplies last. 🌿

Between May 1 and May 14, over 8,000 residents collected compost, compared to just over 5,600 residents over the same period last year, a 40% increase.

Thanks to everyone who participated!

Find out other ways to get your hands on our compost at edmonton.ca/BuyCompost

05/20/2026

🐝 World Bee Day reminds us that bees and other insect pollinators are essential to our ecosystem and food production. Many crops, including tree and berry fruit, canola, alfalfa, squash, and melon, rely on pollination.

Introduction to Alberta’s Native Bees New to native bees? Start here.   What are they?Did you know there are over 380 species of native bees in Alberta? Native bees have evolved over many thousands of years in Alberta, and are adapted to our climate and environmental conditions. Many species of b...

05/18/2026

Which type of compost bin is the BEST? The best bin is the one that you will USE.

05/15/2026

May is an excellent time to get composting and feed your soil. Here are a few easy ways to get started. Visit our website, subscribe to our Keep Composting newsletter, or join a composting workshop. Better yet, do all three!

Learn the basics of composting with tips on getting started, how to maintain your composter and what types of materials you can compost.

05/13/2026

Consider adding some native plants to your garden and yard. They are low maintenance, support wildlife, conserve water, are naturally resilient, and improve soil structure.

Go Wild With Native Plants by Brett Kerley As winter transitions into spring, February is the perfect time for Edmonton gardeners to start planning their gardens. One of the most rewarding and sustainable approaches is to incorporate native plants into your landscape. Native plants enhance biodivers...

05/12/2026

Starting your own garden is easy, but picking all of the vegetables? That's the harvest part. 😄

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day! 💐 Show your Mom some extra love today to say thank you for helping you grow. FYI - Compost makes an excellent gift.