Composting Kitchen Surpluses
At Uncle Jim’s Worm Farm, we get questions about how to compost three common kitchen scraps: eggshells, coffee grounds, and orange peels. These are all
At Uncle Jim’s Worm Farm, we get questions about how to compost three common kitchen scraps: eggshells, coffee grounds, and orange peels. These are all
Your kitchen trash has a significant amount of organic material. Much of this is compostable. Hauling organic matter off for landfill internment or incineration is
(source: pinterest)When you want to compost outdoors, you can build relatively inexpensive compost bins using wood pallets. These large wooden rectangles are easy to find
Since Whole Foods Market’s founding in Austin, Texas in 1980, this grocery store chain has shown a commitment to saving the planet. The US’s first
Vermicomposting is a great way to reduce trash and make free fertilizer. Composting worms will eat most of the inedible scraps from the kitchen, as
If you are composting with worms, you need to feed them the right quantity of food scraps. How much food is too much? Over-feeding your
Vermicomposting can be done almost anywhere, indoors and out. Using worms to break down your food scraps is great for the environment. Composting results in
If you’re like most of us, sooner or later you will be faced with moving house — whether across town or across the country. If
The Washington Post ran an article about the family that owns and operates Uncle Jim’s Worm Farm. Placed in the Sports section, Roman Stubbs’ article
If you are new to composting with worms, you will need a composter to house the bedding, worms and food scraps. The worms will usually

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

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

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

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