Weekends are a time to relax and enjoy your family and friends and this even means the red wiggler worms in your compost bin. Your worms have spent a few months in the colder climates, so they need a little TLC about now. The question is, how do you show your worms you need them and want them around, especially come spring, when they never really ask for anything? Stop In and Say Hi Plan a visit to your wriggly neighbors this weekend to let them know you haven’t forgotten about them. Take time while you’re there to check out…
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Compost 101: Red Wiggler Worm Care
You’ve started composting with red wiggler worms, which, by the way, are the very best little natural farmers on the planet. They eat the residual organic materials and from it make the loamy, nutrient-enriched compost that can be used in yards, gardens and lawns to replenish and rebuild their natural strengths and beauty. Residing in a worm farm, your red wiggler worms need the normal TLC anyone living on your property would need. They need a place to live, they need that home maintained and they need food to eat to survive. Worm bins come in a slew of sizes…
Read MoreFacts on Organic Gardening
Interested in venturing into some Organic Farming? Why not try it. It’s actually a great way to produce crops organically; and at the same time, works in accordance with the environment. The use of chemicals on your farm produce is a thumbs down, as organic farming uses nothing but untreated raw materials for its crops. So if you want to generate and harvest crops that are high in nutritional value, and are safe (without having to post any harm to humans, animals, and nature) to use and consume, then grow organically. Just like organic gardening draws the need and usage…
Read MoreThings you need to know about Organic Gardening
There might come a time wherein you will need to ward off pests from your garden’s soil and plants; or a time wherein you’ll need to look for efficient ways to further develop your plants growth. Now this is where organic gardening can help. Organic gardening encourages the use of non toxic materials that can be directly applied on your yard. In other words, fertilizers and pest control products that are used for this approach are all naturally made. Other than that, the organic scraps from your yard and kitchen can then be turned into a valuable source of compost…
Read MoreA Few Handy Ways of Making Compost
There are a lot of organic and raw materials from your yard (if you happen to have one) and from your home (from regular household wastes) that can still be reused by means of composting. Making compost might look complicated for some but the only thing that you’ll need to get this process going smoothly is to provide the right elements for it. Nature itself will help continue the process for you. So read more to know how to efficiently produce compost. You should also know that there are three common types of composting, and these are vermicomposting, aerobic and…
Read MoreDIY Worm Bin – How To Do It Right
Updated: 27 May 2022 Worm Bin DIY Project – Start with the Basics We all want to do our part to recycle and be more environmentally conscious, but have you ever considered doing more than just sorting your trash? Kitchen scraps and other organic materials you would ordinarily consider waste can be put to good use in a worm farm! A Worm Farm DIY project is not a complex thing to build; all you really need are worm bins, food scraps, vermicomposting worms (preferably red wiggler worms), and worm bin bedding. You will end up with worm castings, which you…
Read MoreMaintaining a Can-O-Worms Worm Bin
When it comes to a Can-O-Worms, how do you maintain such a Worm Bin for vermicomposting purposes? Just like any worm composter, it will always need some care and upkeep. Not only will bacteria, fungi, insects and other microorganisms be present in the system, there will be worms to your care as well. These worms will also be the ones to help recycle your organic scraps at home, so it’s just suitable to look out for them, as if they were like your pets. Heed their needs, and they’ll be able to produce for you some nutrient-rich and valuable source…
Read MoreBasic Worm Bin Care
There are a lot of things to consider, especially when it comes to basic worm bin care. To find out more on how to maintain a worm composter, or to know more about troubleshooting problems with Worm Bin concerns, read on further below. Start by Harvesting your Worms Castings A worm farm and its composting bin upkeep can be made simple but it requires some work as well. You can follow through with the process by harvesting the worm castings inside the bin probably every four months. You’ll know that your worms have left their castings already, as soon as…
Read MoreThe Worm Factory: Benefits to using a Red Worm Bin
The Worm Factory is a very handy composting system that you can definitely keep for home use. Aside from that, it also comes with a lot of great benefits. Read on below to know more of its advantages. The red worm bin is compact, so you won’t have to worry about it being loosely packed together. It basically comes in a square design, and is something that goes well with areas that have limited spaces, since it comes in a stackable tray system. Worm bins in this type are also odorless. It is typically made with lids to help allow…
Read MoreOutdoor Composters and its Types
When it comes to outdoor composters, there are actually two types of outdoor composting bins. The outdoor worm composting bins and the outdoor composters. Outdoor worm composting bins Worm composting bins that have been specifically designed for outdoor use can go in types such as the Can-O-Worms, The Worm Composter, Worm friendly Habitat, The Worm Factory 360 Free Shipping, and The Worm Factory. Now, worm composters are containers that shouldn’t be left exposed in areas where there is direct sunlight, or be kept in surroundings with cold temperatures. These two unpleasant factors are bad for your worms. Aside from that,…
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