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It's about time to discuss it! Especially since a lot of people don't understand it.
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Underground Worm Farm? 4 Replies
Started by Lisa Moll. Last reply by Joel LeGrand Sep 22.
Worm Colors 6 Replies
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EFFECTIVE MICRO- ORGANISMS IN CASTINGS 7 Replies
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Comment by Letti on September 24, 2009 at 11:07am - Everett great! When I do my vermicomposting workshops, I always encourage everyone to check out the website. You will enjoy the process.
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Comment by Everett McDonald on September 22, 2009 at 7:40pm -
Thankyou Letti, the website instructions were easy.
And for Joel, I think I'll put them in the laundry room.
Thanks
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Comment by Joel LeGrand on September 22, 2009 at 6:08pm -
Everett,
Do you want a indoor worm bed or a outdoor bed?
Worms like bees can be harmed in winter outside best to start them in spring.
Indoor can be started anytime.
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Comment by Letti on September 22, 2009 at 5:59pm
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Everett, you need worms, a container, food scraps, leaf mold or newspaper, water and a handfull of vermicompost and time. In three to six months you will be rewarded. Before you do read:
http://whatcom.wsu.edu/ag/compost/Easywormbin.htm
and jump right in.
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Comment by Everett McDonald on September 22, 2009 at 2:41pm
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Vermicluture is something I've thought about for years and never got around
to trying. I think it's time. What do I need and how do I begin? What works
best for you folks? Thanks.
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Comment by Joel LeGrand on September 9, 2009 at 11:51am
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Hi everyone,
Has anyone tried the Vermicomposting Trench.
I find this on Redwormcomposting.
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Comment by Strumelia on August 25, 2009 at 1:41pm
- Kristen- I don't use rubbermaid type tubs, I use the Gusanito stacking trays, and all the bottoms of the trays are mesh, so there is a bit more ventilation to begin with. Even so, my bin recently got a bit too wet and I'm leaving the lid off for a while til it dries sufficiently again.
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Comment by kristen holtz on August 25, 2009 at 1:32pm - its amazing how much liquid is in produce! i think i just got overzealous with all of our seasonal food scraps. strumelia, thanks for the tips! i will implement them next time. do you use gravel and a drainage hole in yr worm bin?
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Kristen, part of the key is to not allow a whole bunch of liquid into the bin in the first place. Drain the worm's food and squeeze out excess moisture before adding it to the bin. Mix in more shredded dry newspaper and cardboard in the bedding.
Sorry about your worms. :(
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Comment by kristen holtz on August 23, 2009 at 9:03pm
- my worms have indeed drowned. i am so sad. thank you for all the advice. i will definitely try the gravel and drainage hole next time around.
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