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April 22, 2020
Container gardening means growing plants in containers instead of a garden bed. Composting worms can play a role in successful container gardening. Growing plants in
Using Compost to Plant String Beans
April 13, 2020
If you have been following Uncle Jim’s blog, you will know how beneficial organic compost is to growing strong, healthy, and productive garden vegetables. The
Composting with Worms for Tough Times
March 27, 2020
“Waste Not, Want Not” is a wise attitude during tough times. Is money tight? Are resources scarce? Growing your own food provides inexpensive nutrition, under
Get Your Worm Bin Ready for Spring Composting
March 15, 2020
As winter yields its grip and the weather begins to warm up, it’s time to prepare for productive composting. You will need to check what
How to Add Worm Castings to Your Garden and Lawn
February 19, 2020
Composting with worms results in highly nutritious worm castings. Your lawn and garden need nutrients to grow. Therefore, putting worm castings in the soil will
How to Break Compost Down Quickly
January 14, 2020
Many people explore composting as a great way to naturally dispose of food scraps. As a bonus, they get prime quality organic fertilizer in return.
Great Gift Ideas From Uncle Jim’s Worm Farm
December 17, 2019
Are you looking for a unique gift that keeps giving the whole year ’round? Vermicomposting gifts from Uncle Jim’s Worm Farm are perfect for almost
Vermicomposting with a Worm Blanket
November 5, 2019
Whether your vermicomposting bin is situated indoors or outdoors, you should consider adding a worm blanket. Even though most bins are already equipped with a
Eliminating Odors in a Worm Compost Bin
October 23, 2019
Seasoned vermicomposter enthusiasts know that when they smell a bad odor coming from their composting bins, something is out of balance. A healthy composting bin
What is Hot Composting Versus Vermicomposting
October 19, 2019
Many vermicomposting enthusiasts know about a technique to break down organic waste to produce fertilizer without using worms: hot composting. Although both produce organic fertilizer,
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