Vermicomposting for Beginners
December 1, 2020
Worm Composting – The Basics What is vermicomposting? “Vermi-” means “relating to worms.” Therefore, vermicomposting means creating compost by using worms. It’s the art of
Holiday Gift Ideas from Uncle Jim’s Worm Farm
November 24, 2020
Uncle Jim’s Worm Farm would like to wish everyone Happy Holidays! Are you stuck on which gifts to buy your friends and loved ones? Well,
Vermicomposting Red Worm Life Cycle
October 28, 2020
All living organisms go through the same life cycle: birth, development, reproduction, and death. What is the life cycle of the King of Composting, the
Safe Peat Moss for Vermicomposting Bedding
September 22, 2020
Peat moss makes excellent bedding for a vermicomposting bin, but how can you tell if a bag of peat moss is safe for your composting
Vermicomposting, Hot Composting or Cold Composting?
August 9, 2020
Composting is composting, right? Wrong! Let’s talk about three different types of composting: hot, cold, and vermicomposting. All these styles of composting break down organic
Gardening and Composting Tasks You Can Do with Kids
June 19, 2020
Kids love being outside, and they love being a part of the grown-up world. Composting and gardening let them do both. Gardening is educational, too.
5 Ways Kids Benefit from Composting with Worms
May 27, 2020
Children and composting worms are a perfect match. Vermicomposting is both fun and educational. Uncle Jim’s Worm Farm is proud to announce its new Children’s
Container Gardening Using Vermicompost
May 26, 2020
When you think of container gardening, you probably think of flowers. Surprise! You can also grow herbs, vegetables, shrubs, and even trees in containers! Basics
How to Grow a Butterfly Garden Using Compost
May 13, 2020
Are you excited about the idea of growing a garden that butterflies love? Looking forward to beautiful fluttering wings? If you want to attract butterflies,
Vermicompost Holds Water: Tips On Garden Watering
May 2, 2020
Did you know that composting with worms can help keep your garden’s soil moist enough? Using composting worms to break down kitchen scraps results in
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