When it comes to worms, there’s a whole world beneath our feet (or, shall we say, soil surface) waiting to be discovered. While they may all wriggle, squirm, and turn plant matter and food scraps into black gold, not all worms are created equal. Today, we’ll dive into the curious case of the most well-known […]

Are you a worm farmer looking to increase your red wiggler population to help your garden thrive with some nutrient-rich and environmentally-friendly compost? Or maybe an angler on the hunt for some natural fish bait? Whatever your goal may be, if you’re tired of waiting around for your wiggler worms to reproduce and eager for […]

Are you tired of dealing with lackluster soil in your garden? Are you looking for a way to reduce your environmental impact while improving the health of your plants? Well, have no fear because a worm bed might just be the answer to all your gardening woes! Worm beds, also known as vermicomposting, are a […]

Are you tired of lackluster garden results, despite all your hard work and dedication? Look no further than composting. Compost is an organic material that is formed when organic waste, such as food scraps, leaves, and grass clippings, breaks down over time. And composting is Mother Nature’s way of recycling organic matter, turning your yard […]

Worms are fascinating creatures that play a vital role in composting and soil health and are more than happy to get food waste off your hands, provide you with some “black gold,” and help you reduce your carbon footprint. Worms are like people, you see; the quickest way to their hearts is through their stomachs. But […]

As a new season of harvest rolls around, fresh peaches, pears, apples, and much more will start filling up kitchen pantries. It’s a great time of year to not only make delicious morning smoothies and fresh fruit pies but also give your worms a succulent treat they will devour with gusto!  This year, instead of […]

Indoor composting worms gobble up a wide variety of food scraps, as they are active worms that love nibbling on organic waste. But what is the best way to feed them? Which types of foods make the best worm food? How is feeding indoor worms different from feeding outdoor worm populations? Feed your wigglers well, […]

Attention eco-warriors and garden enthusiasts! If you’re on a mission to reduce your carbon footprint while creating a garden that would make Mother Nature proud, look no further than worm composting! It’s the ultimate solution for creating natural, organic fertilizer – turning food waste into nutrient-rich soil and, best of all? It’s a cinch to […]

Worm casting tea is a gardener’s secret weapon known mostly for its ability to boost microbiological activity in soil by adding bacteria, fungi, actinomycetes, and protozoa to the soil.  But what is it, exactly? Also known as worm compost tea, it is ultimately the end result of steeping worm castings or vermicompost in water. And […]

One question we hear quite often at Uncle Jim’s Worm Farm is, “What should I do with the liquid that drains off my worm bin? Is that worm tea?” First off, properly speaking, the liquid that drains from the spigot is not worm compost tea, although some people do call it that. The liquid that […]