Earth Day Workplace Composting Program
March 20, 2017
A workplace composting program could turn trash into treasure. Earth Day is the best day to start a workplace composting program. Ever thought about how
Spring Cleaning for Your Composting Bin
March 3, 2017
With warmer weather coming, people who compost with worms are anticipating the planting season! Gardeners are making lists and garden layouts on graph paper or
The Anatomy of a Red Wiggler Composting Worm – Eisenia fetida
February 24, 2017
The best type of worms for your composter is the Red Worm (Red Wiggler). Their voracious appetites, medium size, and heartiness make them ideal composting
Composting Worm Feeding Guide: Best and Worst Foods
February 17, 2017
What are the best foods to feed composting worms? What are the worst foods? People who compost with worms face these questions every day. Fortunately,
Make Your Own Seed-Starting Mix with Compost
February 7, 2017
The anticipation of the spring’s plantings gives hope to gardeners throughout the winter. Get a taste of spring four to 12 weeks before the final
How Vermicomposting Improves Soil Quality
January 30, 2017
The best fruits, vegetables, and decorative plants come from high-quality soil. Home-made compost is the most cost-effective way to improve soil quality in your garden.
How to Raise Worms for Live Bait for Fishing
January 19, 2017
Are you a fishing enthusiast who loves using live fishing worms as bait? Are you tired of the cost and inconvenience of buying live bait?
How to Feed Mealworms to Wild Birds
January 12, 2017
Bird lovers are always looking for a way to capture their backyard wild birds’ interest. Mealworms make a terrific treat. Whether the mealworms are live
How to Get Free Worm Food
January 8, 2017
Composting with worms is a great way to make free fertilizer. Diverting unwanted food scraps from the landfill helps save the environment. And vermicomposting is
Reproductive Cycle of a Composting Red Worm?
December 28, 2016
One key to red worms’ reputation as superb composting worms is their ability to reproduce. A composting bin stocked with a couple of pounds of
On Trend
Most Popular Stories
Why European Nightcrawlers Are the Most Resilient Composting Worm for Any Climate
If you’ve ever had worms die off unexpectedly, you’re not alone. One of the biggest challenges gardeners and composters face—especially in early spring—is dealing with
European Nightcrawlers vs Red Wigglers: Which Worm Is Best for Your Garden?
If you’re starting a compost bin or preparing your garden for spring, you’ve probably come across two popular options: Red Wigglers and European Nightcrawlers. Both
How European Nightcrawlers Improve Soil Aeration and Garden Soil Health
Healthy soil is the foundation of every thriving garden. As spring approaches, gardeners begin preparing beds, improving soil structure, and looking for natural ways to
How Long Do Earthworms Live in Containers? A Complete Guide
Early Spring Prep Series February is when gardeners across the United States start planning for spring. Seed catalogs are open, compost bins are thawing, and