Composting worms will produce nutrient-rich fertilizer for your garden, but you need to feed them right. This is not difficult. Treat these invertebrates like little
A typical convention, marathon, conference, wedding reception, large party, horse show, festival, or trade show produces huge amounts of trash. With careful event planning, the
In the summertime, things start heating up in your outdoor worm composting bin. Unfortunately, if the bin temperature gets too high, the composting worms will
In this article and video, Uncle Jim’s Worm Farm gives you step-by-step instructions for screening compost. Screening compost is a common way of improving the
If you have been composting with worms, you will occasionally want to harvest those valuable worm castings. This completed compost is rich in nutrients and
If you are planning to build a tiny house, you will need to make a decision about the toilet. Does the idea of scurrying to
Community gardening projects are popping up all over. Setting up a garden helps bring the neighborhood together, makes use of wasted space, improves air quality,
The food service industry is starting to save resources by composting. Organic matter like kitchen scraps and wasted food can be composted. Certain types of
Turning kitchen scraps into valuable fertilizer might sound unrealistic to a household in the city. Aren’t composters usually on a large piece of land? No!
Both biogas and composting turn wasted organic material into something useful. Biogas makes methane, which is collected and burned to generate electricity. Composting makes organic
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
