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 […]

Bait fishing with worms is a time-tested, eco-friendly technique that can help you reel in a wide range of fish species. And it’s all about the details, especially if you hope to land the big ones. But with so many types of fishing worms available, knowing which ones to choose as fish bait is a […]

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 […]

Fishermen always need good old worms for their freshwater fish ventures. However, catching them can get tricky unless you know the exact methods of how to catch worms. Fortunately, there are several ways to catch these tiny animals, and none of them are difficult with the right tools and a bit of patience. While worms […]