Best Places to Put Worm Composting Bins
December 29, 2015
A common question we get at Uncle Jim’s Worm Farm is, “Where should I put my composter?” Part of your composting success depends on its
Keeping Your Worm Bin Odor-Free
December 8, 2015
Everyone loves a productive vermicomposting bin, but no one wants to smell it. At Uncle Jim’s Worm Farm, we want composting with worms to be
Connect with Uncle Jim on Instagram and Facebook
November 10, 2015
Social media has wormed its way into our lives. At Uncle Jim’s Worm Farm, we have recently opened up an Instagram account to stay connected
Eliminating Fruit Flies Near Indoor Composters
October 19, 2015
3If your household composts its kitchen scraps, you may have had problems with fruit flies. These tiny flies are harmless, but they are definitely annoying.
Fall Composting Tips
September 16, 2015
If you have a yard or garden of any size, you can turn left-over vegetation into free fertilizer by composting. Look around at all the
Free Worms with These Composters: Our Top Picks
August 31, 2015
Here at Uncle Jim’s Worm Farm, we believe in giving you value for money for your composting supplies and composting worms. Specifically, we are so
Personal Journey into Vermicomposting
August 11, 2015
What’s it like to start composting with worms? Gillian was recently thrust into the world of vermicomposting. Here is her story. Gillian had been using
Worm Castings for Vegetable Gardening
July 28, 2015
Maintaining a vermicomposting bin means you have a supply of worm castings at your fingertips. This dark, nutrient-rich organic fertilizer is perfect for side-dressing your
Keep Worms Cool in the Hot Summer Months
July 7, 2015
When the weather is hot, your vermicomposting system will heat up, too. Composting worms are living creatures who operate best in a specific temperature range.
Eggshells Help Your Worm Composting Bin
June 27, 2015
Households that compost kitchen scraps with worms typically use up a dozen or more eggs per week. It’s tempting to toss them right into the
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