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Red Wiggler Worms - Nature's Wonder Workers

Jim Shaw — Wed, 09 May 2012 20:38:33 +0100

Red wiggler worms have been identified as one of nature’s wonder workers. Not only are they the best composters, they also produce the finest organic fertilizer known today. You will be able to experience a lot more great rewards when raising red wiggler worms as they’re also great at aerating the soil and as bait for fish.

Red Wiggler Worms as Composters

Composting with red wiggler worms can be a rewarding activity. It is through their involvement in the natural process t...

How to Order Worms from Uncle Jims Worm Farm

Jim Shaw — Wed, 09 May 2012 20:14:21 +0100

James Shaw, founder and owner of Uncle Jims Worm Farm, has been in the industry of worm farming for about four decades now. Uncle Jim’s specializes in breeding and raising Red Wiggler worms (also known as composting worms). But is also in the business of selling other worm species and supplies. A company that is USDA approved (also federally inspected), this reputable vermiculture farm was also featured in the Oprah Winfrey show.

Ordering is easy at Uncle Jim’s Worm Farm!

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Using red wiggler worms for making fertilizer

Jim Shaw — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 11:12:24 +0100

If you’re looking for a quick return of investment, then you should try getting into vermicomposting. Composting with worms not only is good option for recycling decomposing natural wastes, it can also serve as a great opportunity to put up a business venture. Red wiggler worms can be sold as is, as well as make a profit out of selling their nutrient-rich castings. You can learn more about worm compost production by reading more from this article.

Raising and breeding red wiggl...

Lawn Care: How often can you spray your lawn with worm tea?

Jim Shaw — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 11:06:23 +0100

Worm tea like most fertilizers, is a product that can be directly applied on your lawn without having to worry about burning it (unlike the usage of chemical fertilizers). It’s an organic solution that can instantly be absorbed by the grass, and is something that’s made readily available for the sod’s consumption. Now worm compost tea is actually worm castings that have been previously oxygenated and submerged in chlorine-free water. You can learn more about the right use an...

Uncle Jim's Worm Farm

Jim Shaw — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 10:38:43 +0100

Generally, when it comes to vermicomposting, red wigglers have been able to surpass all the other worm species when their ability as composters are put to work. Composting with these worms using organic wastes keeps them alive and thriving. They can live with and eat off of decomposing food wastes for as long as they can. And the best part about them is that they’re also able to produce a valuable source of fertilizer and soil amendment (great for gardens or farms). These ...

Organic Gardening: How to choose the most suitable worm bin for your composting worms

Jim Shaw — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 10:28:04 +0100

There are four basic types of worm composters: the bins, flow throughs, stackables, and beds. Each of these worm bin types can be the best one for your vermicomposting project. To know which of these composters will suit your preferences will, read furthermore of this article.

Bins for worm use

A bin can be in the form of any container that is most often than not, box-like in shape (can be used as indoor or outdoor worm bins). Mostly these are also shaped using materials th...

Eisenia Foetida: Red worms composting guide for organic gardening

Jim Shaw — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 09:55:51 +0100

Red worms composting has been one of several composting methods that are being widely used by earth enthusiasts today. Other than the profit ventures that one can also tap into when vermicomposting, this natural process can certainly help recycle daily household waste on a continual level. It can also be utilized by people who have space restrictions (can be favorable for people who own houses with a yard space and for those who have none like apartment dwellers), so it’s that flexible ...

Composting and Yard care alternatives that can be practiced at home

Jim Shaw — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:54:54 +0100

There are plenty of ways to make the world a better place to live in. And becoming more aware of the environments needs by doing your simple composting and recycling acts at home can go along way. So instead of using chemicals to supplement your garden or to spend money on unnecessary materials, here are a few composting and yard care alternatives that can be done at home to save you on costs, energy, time, and other resources.

Alternatives for composting

There are differe...

The best worm species for vermicomposting

Jim Shaw — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:06:18 +0100

The best worm species when it comes to worm composting would be your typical nightcrawlers and red wiggler worms. But if you’re looking for the best worm type to help you well with the decomposition of your organic debris, then turn to the king of all wormery worms – the Red Wigglers. But other than these earth miracle workers, there are other compost worms that work well in the composting scenario.

Epigeic Worms

Epigeic worms are typically used for vermicomposting ...

How to manage indoor and outdoor worm bins

Jim Shaw — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 23:50:47 +0100

There are several efficient ways when it comes to managing both indoor and outdoor worm bins. There’s providing compost worms with a home that they can comfortably stay in; as well as providing them with a fresh stock of moist organic bedding materials regularly. Other than that, you’ll also know that harvesting worm castings, worm eggs, and composting worms also play big roles when keeping the bin well-maintained.

Providing a suitable environment for the worms

Worms will c...