DOWNEY - Downey's Public Works Department is hosting a "smart gardening" workshop Nov. 16 at Wilderness Park, where participants can learn about grass recycling, backyard composting, worm composting, and water-saving gardening techniques.Compost bins ($40) and worm bins ($65) will be available for purchase, cash or check only. The workshop is from 9:30-11:30 a.m. There is no cost to attend, but parking is $5 for non-Downey residents.

********** Published: Nov. 7, 2013 - Volume 12 - Issue 30