Hey there, fellow or soon-to-be vermicomposters! Today, we’re diving deep into the world of worm bins and exploring the two primary options for housing those wiggly wonders – the good old DIY approach and the convenient commercial bins.  Red Wigglers are the usual stars of the vermicomposting show, and choosing the right home for these […]

Vermicomposting definitely isn’t a new practice. We’ve been doing it here at Uncle Jim’s for decades. But with the global push for sustainability and with eco-friendly practices growing in popularity, people are finally coming around and acknowledging the environmental benefits of red wiggler worms and composting. In this article, we’ll discuss how vermicomposting supports sustainable […]

The cost and inconvenience of buying live bait is a nuisance when fishing with worms. If you only need live worms occasionally, stopping by the bait shop is no big deal. However, frequent worm fishing requires a significant amount of live bait. You save time and money by keeping your own supply of worms on […]

Vermicomposting enthusiasts agree overall on what to feed their worms. But I’ve been feeding worms for decades now and know exactly what worms gobble up in a matter of days and what they leave for until they get hungry. In this article, we add our subjective twist as to the top five best foods for […]

Jump to Section How Do Worms Survive Winter? Worm Resilience How cold is too cold for a worm bin? The Reality of Worm Composting in Winter and What You Can Do Leave them as-is outdoors Insulate the outdoor bin Partially bury the outdoor bin Move the bin to a warmer place Compost Indoors Frequently Asked […]

If you’re worming your way into the world of composting, you already know that creating the perfect environment for your wriggly friends is key for nutrient-rich compost and healthy, wiggly worms. Successful vermicomposting involves keeping the worm bin low-odor and safe for the little squirmers, and a crucial factor in doing so is worm bin […]

Composting with worms is a fantastic way to turn kitchen scraps and organic waste into nutrient-rich compost for your plants. But do you have to go for just one of these happy helpers or can you mix them? To be more specific – can you mix red wigglers and nightcrawlers, two popular species of composting […]

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 […]

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 […]