HUMUS BV

On Saturday 6 June 2026 Marc Verhofstede will give 2 guided walks focusing on soil care and soil restoration. The walk departs from the lecture room in the courtyard at 10:00 and 14:00 respectively. Bring a sample of your compost for discussion.

More information and registration:

https://www.bio-humus.be/academy/tuinbeurs-gardenfestival-van-hex/

What will be covered:

• Know your soil: soil type, structure, texture, …
• Read your weeds (weeds as indicators of soil conditions)
• Soil diagnosis using a soil profile pit: soil compaction, root development, organic matter, etc.
• Soil restoration: how do you do that?
• Quality composting
• Learn to make your own compost extract
• Evaluation of the soil or compost samples brought along