European Nightcrawlers in hot weather outperform most composting worms — and that single fact has made them a go-to species for gardeners, anglers, and composters dealing with unpredictable conditions. One of the biggest challenges in composting and worm care is dealing with changing weather conditions. Many beginners start vermicomposting during ideal temperatures, only to struggle […]

It’s 95°F outside, you lift the lid on your worm bin, and instead of busy red wigglers tunneling through the bedding, you see worms climbing the walls, balling up in the corners, or worse — not moving at all. If you’ve ever opened your bin on a brutal August afternoon with that sinking feeling, you […]