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100 Count Super Red European Night Crawlers
Posted on January 1, 2014
Our Super Red Worm is the “Big Brother” of the red worm. AKA- The European NightCrawler! It grows to the length of 4-5 inchs long and is very active. It makes a great composting worms but its forte is being added to lawn and garden soils. Its a very strong worm and specializes in aeration […]
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How Many Worms Do I Need for My Composting Bin?
Posted on October 10, 2023
So, you’ve set up your worm bin or are considering doing so, and you find yourself pondering the classic question: “How many composting worms do I need for my worm farm?” You’re not alone in this problem! Determining the correct number of worms can be as tricky as figuring out the perfect recipe for your […]
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Bedding Materials for Worm Composting Bins
Posted on February 8, 2022
Composting with worms requires a worm bin and bedding. The bedding is placed into the worm bin, so the worms have a comfortable place to live. The worms will also gradually eat the bedding, in addition to food scraps you feed them. Which materials can you use for worm bedding? You may find that combining […]
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Is My Vermicomposting Bin Too Wet? What to Do?
Posted on August 10, 2019
When the smell coming from your vermicomposting bin is horrible, you know that something is wrong. With dread, your worst fears are realized when you look inside: the bin is wet. That does not bode well. Moisture levels are critical for your composting worms’ health. If it’s too wet inside, your worms can get sick. […]
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Cooling Worm Composting Bins in Summer
Posted on July 15, 2018
If you are feeling hot in the summer, so are your composting worms! Unless they are snuggled indoors in air conditioning, your wiggly composting helpers need help staying cool. A few precautions will keep your worms operational. What natural cooling techniques do worms have? Where should your worm bin go? When should you intervene? What’s […]
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Revive Your Vermicomposting Bin in the Spring
Posted on April 26, 2018
As winter fades into spring, vermicomposting bins will start to warm up. Warmer temperatures make the composting worms more active. If they froze outdoors during the winter, new baby worms might hatch. Spring is the perfect time to refresh and renew your composting bin. Your spring gardening will require fertilizer and the worms have made […]
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Worm Composting Bin Troubleshooting Guide
Posted on February 14, 2018
When something goes wrong with your worm composting bin, this Troubleshooting Guide can help! Bookmark this page and return whenever you think something is amiss with your worm bin. Uncle Jim’s Worm Farm is the #1 supplier of composting worms in the USA. We’ve been growing and selling worms for more than 40 years. Click […]
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Spring Cleaning for Your Composting Bin
Posted on March 3, 2017
With warmer weather coming, people who compost with worms are anticipating the planting season! Gardeners are making lists and garden layouts on graph paper or computers. Lawn owners are contemplating whether to sow more seed and when to fertilize. Meanwhile, the composting worms are munching away, making compost from kitchen scraps. It’s nearly time for […]
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How to Get Your Worm Composting Bin Ready in the Spring
Posted on March 10, 2016
As Spring approaches, your vermicomposting bin will start to need some attention. Take a look inside your compost bin. You should see dark, crumbly “dirt” – this is worm castings. It’s the perfect fertilizer for your plants. Here are the steps you should take to get your vermicomposting bin ready in the Spring. Time It […]
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Best Places to Put Worm Composting Bins
Posted on December 29, 2015
A common question we get at Uncle Jim’s Worm Farm is, “Where should I put my composter?” Part of your composting success depends on its location. Let’s take a look at the best places to put your vermicomposter. The first decision you need to make is whether you want to compost outdoors or indoors. Some […]
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