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I have launched a new site off of this site which I will dedicate solely to the subject of worm composting. I will soon be posting an ebook on a revolutionary new vermicomposting bin which I have developed (compost harvest will be super easy!).  For now, I have posted a guide on the basics of worm composting. Enjoy

Worm Composting Guide

As a result of moving, it’s been quite a while since I have posted an update concerning my composting worms.  Fortunately, I was able to take the wooden worm bin that I constructed with me, and so far I have gotten many loads of worm castings  from this setup. You can find the original plan sequence here DIY Stackable Worm Composter.  Referring to the photo, I am  reaching down just below the surface and you can see the substrate is absolutely full of worms. Read the rest of this entry »

I think these are the European Crawlers (Eisenia hortensis), but what is strange is that they were taken from my outdoor worm pit and are therefore, indigenous worms to my area. However, they look exactly like hortensis which I received from the worm farm (which I have in another bin). Anyhow, I have them mixed in with the excavatus and red wigglers and they seem to be reproducing and growing like crazy. Read the rest of this entry »

I have previously discussed the many benefits of compost tea and have also provided information sources in my links section. You can use regular compost or vermicompost, but the latter will generally be richer in micro-organisms. Pictured on the left, I am using a very simple system which cost me a total of about $20. Read the rest of this entry »

Previously, I discussed the development of my worm pit and how much wonderful vermicompost that I have obtained from it in just a short time.  Therefore, I decided to photo-document my compost harvesting practice. On the left, I am shoveling into an area which I feel has suffiently matured, and I will filter this through a screen filter. Read the rest of this entry »

If you have been keeping up with my blogs, you will notice that I have three different worm “projects” going. I have the original two pounds of worms that I ordered which included the Eisenia Fetida (a.k.a redworms, red wiggler, etc.), and the European Crawler (Eisenia Hortensis).  These are the worms which I started in the blue plastic bin and have now moved to the DIY stackable wooden bin. Read the rest of this entry »