Aerated Static Pile Composting: An Introduction to ASP

by Steve | Aug 29, 2019 | Composting Resources, Expert Bucket, Vermicomposting 101 Series

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...

Vermicomposting: The Ultimate Guide for the Beginner and Beyond

by Steve | Jul 1, 2019 | 101 Bucket, Composting Resources, Expert Bucket, Vermicompost, Vermicomposting 101 Series, Vermiculture, Worm Bin, Worm Castings

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...

How to Measure Moisture Content in Compost and Vermicompost

by Steve | Jun 24, 2019 | 101 Bucket, Vermicomposting 101 Series

I just stumbled across two ways to measure the  moisture content in compost and vermicompost. Granted, these methods, especially the first one, would measure the moisture in nearly ANY material, but I am super thrilled that I found this information. I have been on the...

Vermicomposting 101: Freezing Food Waste for the Worm Bin. Is It Necessary?

by Steve | Jun 8, 2019 | Vermicomposting 101 Series

Freezing food waste is a really interesting technique for managing both the quantity and the quality of the food source you are feeding your worm bin. This short article looks into 3 reasons why you should freeze food waste for vermicomposting and 1 reason why you...

Vermicomposting 101: Should I Mix Worm Species in My Worm Bin?

by Steve | Apr 12, 2019 | Vermicomposting 101 Series

As the season swings into gear, I am commonly asked the question “Should I mix earthworm species in my worm composting bin?” Normally, people are interested in mixing red wigglers, European nightcrawlers, African nightcrawlers, and possibly Indian Blues. I...

Vermicomposting 101: How Many Worms Do I Need for a Worm Compost Bin?

by Steve | Feb 12, 2019 | 101 Bucket, Vermicomposting 101 Series

Once you’ve made the decision to begin vermicomposting, a pretty logical question is  “how many worms do I need for a worm bin?” If you have already purchased your worm bin, you have already decided how many worms you need, within a certain range...