It seems to happen again and again and again. Armed with a bin, some bedding, and a shiny new arsenal…
Plant and Soil Benefits of Vermicompost
Some of us start vermicomposting to divert our household or farm waste away from the waste stream, and that is…
Urban Worm Interview Series: Soil Biology 101, Part II
In Part I of this interview about soil biology with Heather Rinaldi and Nina Folch, we learned some pretty crucial…
Urban Worm Interview Series: Soil Biology 101, Part I
I kind of always thought of soil as just “dirt”, the stuff under the grass, the brown substance plants just…
A Really Cheap Way to Start a Worm Bin
Have you wondered, “How can I start a cheap worm bin?” Well a few weeks back, I asked my e-mail…
Harvesting Worm Castings: Break Your Back or Break The Bank?
I got the following question from Dawn F, a fellow worm composter from New York City. She writes: “Can you…
Worm Towers: Right Idea, But the Wrong Product?
Worm towers or worm tubes are an intriguing idea for turning food waste to worm castings. Normal worm composting requires…
Is the NCSU Vermiculture Conference Doomed?
If you’ve read this blog long enough, most of you know that I don’t claim to have Jedi-level knowledge of…
How to Start a Worm Bin the Right Way: Vermicomposting 101
Starting a new worm bin is easy and only requires a bin, bedding, some food, and yes, the worms. Anyone…
What Causes Protein Poisoning and What to Do About It
A particularly devastating problem in a worm bin is protein poisoning, also called “string of pearls” or sour crop, evidenced by…
How Much Should I Feed My Worms?
The question of how much to feed your composting worms can vex the beginning vermicomposter, and if you’re in an area…
Vermicomposting Vs Composting: What Are the Differences?
Probably the most misleading thing about vermicomposting is that it includes the word “composting.” Wikipedia tells us compost is “organic matter that…