Vermicomposting is a wonderful way to mitigate our impact on the waste stream. But hot composting using the aerated static pile method is the most effective means to stabilize large quantities of organic matter, especially in a smaller space. This article is an...
Welcome to the Ultimate Guide to Getting Started with Vermicomposting! I aim to make this page the internet’s top resource on taking you from complete ignorance about vermicomposting to being able to: Understand vermicomposting and how it works Explain the benefits of...
You’re an environmentally-conscious apartment dweller who wants to start composting, but you’re not blessed with a large backyard where you can toss your food waste into a huge pile of autumn leaves. Such is the conundrum of the urban composter or anyone...
Probably the most misleading thing about vermicomposting is that it includes the word “composting.” Wikipedia tells us compost is “organic matter that has been decomposed and recycled as a fertilizer and soil amendment.” And while that is a...
UPDATE: I will be presenting at the 2018 NCSU Vermiculture Conference! If you’re interested in going, please see the official conference webpage. It’s what you learn after you know it all that counts. John Wooden Legendary UCLA Basketball Coach I had an idea...
