Vermicomposting vs. Hot Composting
August 21, 2017
Many of our customers ask, “What’s the difference between vermicomposting with worms and regular composting?” Here at Uncle Jim’s Worm Farm, we are experts on
What are the Benefits of Composting?
August 9, 2017
Composting is the natural process of breaking down organic materials into fertilizer. In our modern world, unwanted items go into the trash by default. Trash
Composting Beverage Waste with Red Worms
July 28, 2017
Vegetable scraps are obviously compostable, but some beverage waste is also perfect for composting with red worms. Composting worms speed up the process, breaking down
Vermicomposting Bedding Guide by Uncle Jim’s Worm Farm
July 14, 2017
In a vermicomposting bin, bedding is the material that composting worms live in. When you set up a worm bin, you will need to add
How Do Red Worms Eat and Make Compost?
June 23, 2017
Red worms love to eat. Composting enthusiasts sometimes wonder how red worms eat. These simple creatures have no teeth. How do composting worms convert kitchen
How to Compost with Worms in the Summer
June 9, 2017
Many composting enthusiasts worry about their composting worms dying in the summer heat. This is a rational fear. The worms are trapped in an enclosed
Vermicomposting: How to Compost with Worms
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Composting kitchen and garden scraps using worms is faster than without worms. Adding a bag of composting worms results in richer compost. This dark compost
How to Add Compost to Your Spring Garden
April 27, 2017
Composting worms make a dark, rich organic fertilizer that gardeners love. Getting the garden ready for spring planting means building soil fertility and loosening the
How Much to Feed Composting Worms?
April 15, 2017
Everyone who composts with worms has asked themselves, “How much should I feed composting worms?” Red Worms are ideal composting worms. They need regular feedings
Organic Lawn Fertilization with Worm Castings & Tea
March 30, 2017
Fertilizing your lawn using worm castings is non-toxic and money-saving. Keeping a vermicomposting bin results in free organic worm castings. By feeding your kitchen and
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