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 […]

Many a man is turning back to natural composting ways. Organic materials help create valuable soil amendments and can be used to improve plant growth, structure, and fertility. Composting is easy to do, cost-effective, and requires little space. Worm composting reduces household waste significantly by repurposing kitchen and garden waste. It is an environmentally friendly […]

Do you ever feel guilty throwing away your food scraps and yard waste? Well, it’s time to put those feelings to rest and turn your trash into treasure with composting techniques. Composting is the process of breaking down organic matter into nutrient-rich soil that can be used to reduce organic waste and nourish plants and […]

Also known as worm composting, vermicomposting transforms food scrapes and other types of green waste into a dark, rich soil amendment. Made of worm cast, vermicompost is abundant in nutrients and full of microorganisms that help create and sustain healthy, fertile soil. If you’re considering enriching your soil with vermicompost, you’re at the right place. […]

Vermicompost is one of the most nutrient-rich organic fertilizers you can add to your garden, yard, or pot soil to help your plants grow, develop, and thrive. It’s made by using different types of worms, bedding, and food scraps – worms eat the green waste and turn it into vermicompost, also known as worm castings, […]

When you’re sipping your favorite cup of delicious coffee (whether you had some brewed at home or had ordered a cup from your favorite coffee shop), did you ever wonder where these things go afterward? Well, turns out coffee grounds can still be quite useful. Besides having to use it as part of your skin […]

Jump to Section Can Bread Be Composted? Bread in Compost: Which Ones to Use Composting Bread: Traditional Composting vs Vermicomposting Adding Bread To A Regular Compost Pile Adding Bread To A Worm Compost Bin Frequently Asked Questions Can Bread Be Composted? We’ve all been guilty of throwing out stale or moldy bread that we either […]

What is Composting? Have you ever wondered what you could do with your kitchen scraps, yard waste, and other organic materials besides throwing them away? When you combine organic food waste with a few other composting materials, you get nutrient-rich compost. Composting is the process of converting organic material (typically food scraps) into valuable organic […]

Starting Your Composting Journey There is an option for every skill level in the composting world, from the different types of composting to the wide variety of materials you can use. From a simple compost pile on the ground to those bulky compost tumblers, there is a way for you to compost your kitchen scraps. […]

Updated: June 27 2022 What Are Worm Castings? If you are looking for a safer and better fertilizer than the chemical-based products made today, you might want to use worm castings. Also known as vermicompost, it is perfect for supplementing your garden soil and plants. Castings from composting worms have been recognized as a natural […]