Composting Kitchen Surpluses
December 21, 2016
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
Kitchen Scraps: Reduce, Compost, and Re-Grow
December 13, 2016
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
Wooden Pallet Compost Bin – DIY Project
November 30, 2016
(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
How Whole Foods Market Reduces Waste by Composting
November 15, 2016
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
Indoor Composting with Worms: 4 Tips from Uncle Jim
October 22, 2016
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
How to Avoid Over-Feeding Composting Worms
October 13, 2016
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
A Guide to Successful Indoor Composting with Worms
October 6, 2016
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
Moving or Releasing Composting Worms
September 16, 2016
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
Uncle Jim’s Worm Farm: Washington Post Sports
September 8, 2016
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
Quick & Easy Chicken Wire Composter
August 26, 2016
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
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