Build a worm farm easily and turn kitchen scraps into rich compost! Our step-by-step guide helps create a thriving worm farm for a healthier, eco-friendly garden.
You’re probably thinking, “Why in the world would I want to create a worm farm?” Well,wormfarming for a lot of people is considered a hobby. However, when they find out the benefits that come with doing it, they get pumped up and really get serious about it. More people are embr...
Composting is a popular way to keep food waste out of landfills and create a natural fertilizer for houseplants and gardens. Worm composting takes advantage of earthworms’ natural ability to break down food scraps into rich, safe compost material. Setting up a worm farm will allow you to rec...
Only use red wiggler worms (Eisenia fetida) in your bin, which you can order online or buy from a local worm farm. Unlike the nightcrawlers you find in your garden, red worms don’t need to burrow deep into the soil to eat and survive.Photo...
1. Pick the Right Worm Bin You don’t need an enormous garden to take advantage of worm composting – or even a backyard. In fact, you can quickly create a supply of worm castings indoors year-round through a worm bin. As the name implies, a worm bin is a container designed to hous...
By cooking and creating, children can become inspired to explore and build upon their creativity and interests. Maybe by making the worm dirt pudding cups, they will be inspired to make a worm farm out of playdough. Make a Positive Connection It’s important to bond and make a positive co...
We double-mulch our plants. First, we place a one to two inch thick layer of compost six to eight inches in diameter around each plant. We then sprinkle on a quarter cup of worm castings on top of the compost ring. Together, they create a slow-release fertilizing circle around each sta...
Make rows that run north to south for best sun exposure and create pathways in between for easy access. Place taller plants such as corn and trellised pole beans on the north side so they don’t shade out smaller plants.Photo: Janet Loughrey. RAISED BEDS This is a great option for ...
Mealworms.We started with 2,000 live mealworms that we ordered online fromUncle Jim’s Worm Farm. Shade source.You want something for the worms to hide under, like egg cartons, folded cardboard, newspaper, etc. Dedicated strainer.You’ll use this to strain mealworms from the bedding when yo...
Tumbleweed Can-O-Worms Compost Worm Farm Starter Kit $120.68 atThe Home Depot Tumbleweed Can-O-Worms Compost Worm Farm Starter Kit The Home Depot This bin has two round trays where the worms can live and break down your food scraps. Plus, it has a ventilated lid to keep your worms happy...