As if the potential “ick factor” with worms wasn’t enough, some vermicomposters have moved beyond earthworms to eradicating organic waste with the…
Urban Worm Interview Series: Paul Piccirillo of Worm Farming Revealed
I’m thrilled to be interviewing Paul Piccirillo today. If you’ve poked around the web for information on vermicomposting and vermiculture,…
How Texas Worm Ranch Produces 10,000 Lbs of Vermicompost Per Month
Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to interview Heather Rinaldi of the Texas Worm Ranch. As luck would have…
How Do I Know If My Vermicompost is Ready to Harvest?
A common vermicomposting conundrum is how to recognize when your vermicompost is finished and ready to harvest your worm castings. …
Urban Worm Interview Series: Heather Rinaldi
Other than this site, my main connection to the vermiculture and vermicomposting community is through the various Facebook groups I…
The “Crazy Worm” Infesting the Upper Midwest and Northeast US
A common sighting in outdoor compost piles in the upper Midwest and Northeastern US is an earthworm that’s doing quite a…
Urban Worm Interview Series: Larry Shier
If you use Facebook groups as source of information on vermicomposting, then you know who Larry Shier is. He’s the…
Vermicompost Saves a Garden in the Philippines
Man, this was the coolest e-mail ever. John Phillips from the Philippines wrote to tell me how vermicomposting, prompted in…
Urban Worm Interview Series: Mary Ann Smith
It all started with a picture my new “worm friend” Mary Ann Smith of Valley View Worms posted to Facebook…
My Highly Imperfect Worm Warming Technique
This post is a little late, considering the temps here in the northeastern US have already dropped into the 20s, but…
Yo Philly! Worm Castings Are Now For Sale!
I’m thrilled to start selling worm castings and freshly harvested vermicompost in the Philadelphia area. My facility is located in Montgomery…
Density: Worm Reproduction’s Forgotten Factor
Whether you just want to increase your vermicomposting capacity, you are planning a vermicomposting or vermiculture business or have one…