Quick  Summary: This Thanksgiving, instead of throwing away your food scraps, you can feed them to your worm bin — and turn waste into garden‑gold. This article walks you through which leftovers your worms can eat, how to prep them so you won’t attract flies or odours, and how to integrate your holiday leftovers into […]

Quick Summary (TL;DR): As nights cool, aim to keep bedding between 55–77°F, refresh carbon-rich bedding (dry leaves + cardboard + coco coir), feed smaller, chopped portions, and either insulate outdoor bins or move indoors. Add a breathable worm blanket, monitor moisture so it feels like a wrung-out sponge, and check your bin weekly. Why Fall […]

Quick Summary: As the weather cools, your worm bin needs more than just a cozy spot — it needs a strategic transition plan. This fall prep guide covers how to adjust bedding, feeding, insulation, and moisture control to keep your worms happy and composting as the seasons change. Why Fall is a Critical Time for […]

Summer is winding down, but there’s still time to turn a steady bin into a thriving nursery. Use these practical steps to help Red Wigglers reproduce quickly and keep your castings flowing. Quick Summary (TL;DR) Best range for Red Wigglers: 55–77°F bedding; avoid sustained heat above the mid-80s. Moisture: Wrung-out sponge feel (~60–80%). Keep bedding […]

Worm Bin Pest Control: How to Get Rid of Fruit Flies, Ants & Mites Is your worm bin suddenly swarming with fruit flies or tiny crawling bugs? You’re not alone. Even the most well-maintained compost bins can face the occasional pest problem, especially during the warm, humid months of summer. But don’t worry, with a […]

TL;DR: Summer heatwaves can cause serious stress (or even death) for your compost worms. This guide shares 7 proven, worm-safe ways to keep your worm bin cool and productive all summer long. From DIY shade structures to frozen bedding tricks, these hacks are simple, affordable, and designed to help hobbyists and worm farm beginners succeed […]

Hot worms are unhappy worms—keep them comfy at 77 °F and they’ll eat their weight in scraps every single day. Summer is tomato season bliss for gardeners, but a heat hazard for vermicomposters. Red wigglers (Eisenia fetida) thrive between 55 °F and 77 °F. Push past 85 °F and they slow down, try to escape, […]

Ever wondered if you could turn a handful of worms into thousands? Composting worms are nature’s silent recyclers. But if you’re hoping to build a self-sustaining worm bin, you might be wondering: how long does it take for compost worms to reproduce? The answer depends on a few key environmental factors—but under the right conditions, these […]

Red Wigglers, European Nightcrawlers & DIY Bins — practical steps for gardeners, homesteaders and zero-waste fans. Why Every Backyard (and Balcony) Needs a Worm Bin in 2025 Kitchen scraps are the single largest component of U.S. residential trash, yet food waste is also the easiest material to recycle on-site. More than 55 % of households […]

Thinking about starting a worm farm? Great choice!Whether you want to reduce kitchen waste, boost your garden, or try something new, worm composting is simple, fun, and good for the planet — not to mention your wallet. No backyard? No problem.You can start a worm bin right in your kitchen, garage, or even under the […]