Hot worms are unhappy worms—keep them comfy at 77 °F and they’ll eat their weight in scraps every single day. Summer is tomato season bliss for gardeners, but a heat hazard for vermicomposters. Red wigglers (Eisenia fetida) thrive between 55 °F and 77 °F. Push past 85 °F and they slow down, try to escape, […]

Ever wondered if you could turn a handful of worms into thousands? Composting worms are nature’s silent recyclers. But if you’re hoping to build a self-sustaining worm bin, you might be wondering: how long does it take for compost worms to reproduce? The answer depends on a few key environmental factors—but under the right conditions, these […]

Red Wigglers, European Nightcrawlers & DIY Bins — practical steps for gardeners, homesteaders and zero-waste fans. Why Every Backyard (and Balcony) Needs a Worm Bin in 2025 Kitchen scraps are the single largest component of U.S. residential trash, yet food waste is also the easiest material to recycle on-site. More than 55 % of households […]