Vermicomposting aka Worm composting is a great way to get rid of your kitchen food wastes. In return you end up with rich nutritious humus. No not the chickpea hummus you use as dipping sauce… I mean worm casting, or in real simple terms, worm poop. It’s a natural fertilizer that you can use on your indoor plants or in your garden! I started a worm farm last July, so I wanted to share my experience, some tips and information on worm composting. Who knows maybe you will want to start this fun project yourself!
Reasons to compost with worms:
– put your food waste to good use rather than filling up the landfill.
– no need to buy fertilizers
– no chemicals
– they reproduce so you don’t have to keep buying more!
– It’s fun!
Resources:
Books: Worms eat my garbage – Mary Applehof https://www.amazon.ca/Worms-Eat-My-Garbage-Composting/dp/0977804518
Where I bought my Red Wigglers – Burnaby Red Wigglers – https://www.burnabyredwigglers.com/
Video on vermicomposting https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8miLevRI_o
DIY Worm Bin:
Plastic Totes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AxKrXeVtPdY
Wood Bin https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pR9TzAK3jMo
Uncle Jim’s Worm Farm – Blog is an awesome resource for information
Worm Tea – How to make worm compost tea with your castings.
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