Blog entries

Mealworms: A More Sustainable Source of Protein

Administrator — Mon, 20 May 2013 19:51:27 +0100

Being prepared for tough economic times seems like a popular topic these days. One of the concerns a lot of people have is food prices and availability.

What happens before every hurricane, earthquake and tornado warning? People flood the grocery stores and buy up all the food. Shelves can remain empty for weeks until new shipments come...

Like Normal Composting, But Turbocharged

Administrator — Tue, 14 May 2013 16:35:56 +0100

We recently stumbled across a great vermicomposting success story featured on Slate.com by Catherine Price of Philadelphia, PA. We thought it was a terrific success story and would like to share some of the highlights from her article.

In it, she describes her dilemma of wanting to do the right thing by minimizing trash and being eco-friendly, but...

How To Keep Worms Cool In Hot Weather

Administrator — Thu, 09 May 2013 15:22:20 +0100

Several months back, you may remember a post we did about raising composting worms during the winter. Now that the weather is warming up and we're expecting some heat waves in the not-too-distant future, we here at Uncle Jim's Worm Farm want to help you prepare for raising worms in the summer.

It's not hard to keep them cool and comfortable, but yo...

When Should I Plant?

Administrator — Wed, 01 May 2013 14:13:18 +0100

Spring is in full swing and you know what that means - it's time to plant your garden!

Growing your own groceries is very rewarding and a lot of fun, but in order to make it worth your while, it's critical to know when to plant your seeds.

So we here at Uncle Jim's Worm Farm put together this little graphic to help you visualize when you need to have your seeds ready to plant, till and compost your garden, and plan to have some youngsters available to help you out!

Worm farms like the ones at Uncle Jim's Worm Farm have been teaching young kids responsibility for ages!

Schools and families throughout the world have relied on wor...

Best Way To Hook A Worm

Administrator — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 17:48:12 +0100

As the weather begins to warm, people are getting their fishing poles ready for more comfortable fishing outings. And if there's one way to enjoy fishing comfortably, it's with the the classic worm and bobber.

Fishing with a worm and bobber gives you options. You can fish while you...

sprawl out and be hands free
listen to your favorite m...

Harmful Worms For People & Pets

Administrator — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 14:40:12 +0100

Here at Uncle Jim's Worm Farm, we love worms and value them for all they do for organic gardening, house plants and our ecosystem.

Our famous Red Wigglers are amazing composters that will turn any ordinary garden into a beautiful lush that produces much bigger and healthier looking foods.

However, not all worms are beneficial for us. Som...

How To Brew Compost Tea

Administrator — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 18:46:22 +0100

Everyone is talking about getting their garden ready for the Spring season and what they can do to make this year's garden better than last year's. Brewing some compost tea at home is one of the most effective ways to make this happen!

I know what you're thinking. What's the point of going through all the trouble of brewing your own compo...

Controlling Weeds In Your Organic Garden

Administrator — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 18:56:06 +0100

People are beginning to feel the excitement of Spring, and it's just around the corner! Spring time means one thing to organic gardeners, and that is weed control. Have you given any thought to how you are going to control your weeds this year?

Here are a some weed control strategies for your organic gardening that will help prevent weeds from ...

Spring Cleaning: Out With The Old

Administrator — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 19:56:03 +0100

Spring is around the corner and you know what that means! There's a lot to do to get ready for the warm weather ahead!

Spring marks the end of a long winter and the start to warmer days and new life. Before long, flowers will be coming up, birds will be singing and bees will be buzzing. Its an exciting time of year for sure.

At some point, it...