One of the challenges that's present with vermicomposting is the filtering out of the worm castings and the worms themselves. As these little guys usually sneak under the organic waste, it can be a challenge to separate them out without accidentally missing any. Despite this, one simple way to sift the worms out is to add food to one side, and like a magnet, the worms will gradually migrate over towards the foods. We can then make little mounds & sort out the castings on the other side. Comp
Try vermicomposting to transform your food waste into rich compost for your garden. Here's how you work with worms and put a system in place.
Come learn how to make a DIY worm compost bin, along with general vermicomposting tips like how to maintain and feed your worm farm.
Vermicomposting (composting with worms) is a fast way to make fabulous, nutrient-dense compost at home with simple kitchen scraps.
On exhibit at Jardins Jardin in Paris, this composter looks like a piece of wood furniture and fits a small space while allowing users to chop, compost, and grow herbs in its planter.
Come learn how to make a DIY worm compost bin, along with general vermicomposting tips like how to maintain and feed your worm farm.
When it comes to sustainable waste management, worm composting or vermicomposting stands out as a fascinating and effective method. This approach harnesses the
Have you ever wondered what to feed worms to make epic vermicompost? Horticultural expert Lorin Nielsen lists several options that go beyond basic kitchen scraps.
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How to Choose the Right Worms for the Garden Tower® 2 System Worms play a critical role in the Garden Tower® 2 vertical planting system’s success in producing nutritious plants and food. With worms, the Garden Tower® 2 system is able to handle a high rate of plant production and its rigorous demands. To ensure a favorable result, worms should be added to the Garden Tower® 2 system during the setup process. To help you, we have provided a guide that will help you find the right worms for your Garden Tower® 2 system. In it, we will go over: Basic worm selection criteria Where to purchase worms Our favorite worm retailers Basic Worm Selection Criteria There are around one million species of worm that inhabit the earth. These different worm species are divided into three categories: the compost worm, the earthworker worm, and the root dwelling worm. Not all worms will be suitable for the Garden Tower® 2 system. We recommend these worm species for the Garden Tower® 2 system: Red Wigglers -- popular compost worms known for their voracious appetites Nightcrawlers and other garden worms -- these worms will dwell and tunnel deeper into the soil than most composting worms Worms will reproduce quickly in the Garden Tower® 2 system, so you only need to add a small number of them to it. In many climates, worms can even survive over winter without additional protection in a Garden Tower® 2 vertical planting system. Where to Buy Worms Worms can be purchased at almost any local store situated near a body of water, such as a lake or stream. Bait shops usually serve as the go-to store for worms. Sporting goods chains and even department stores and some gas stations stock red wigglers and nightcrawlers for bait. There are numerous mail-order worm sources and ample information on vermiculture available online as well. If you are looking for a discount on worms, then you are in luck. Garden Tower Project has an official Red Wiggler Supplier! Garden Tower® 2 users receive a coupon for 15% off Red Wigglers from Worm Nerd and they have a special Worm Package perfect for the Garden Tower! Some of our other favorite reputable worm sellers include: Uncle Jim’s Worm Farm. Red Worm Composting (supporting GTP partner) Gardens Alive Happy D Worm Ranch
Learn all about the pitfalls and disadvantages of using worm castings. Discover how to overcome these drawbacks and how to supplement your garden.
Worm bins are a simple way to compost food scraps. Learn about some of the nuances and worm bin problems facing beginners and how to fix them.
In-bed vermicomposting bins built into your garden simplifies worm composting. The worms live & make worm castings right in the garden beds.
Harness the natural efficiency of worms with worm composting, or vermicomposting, a sustainable and productive approach to managing organic waste and promoting
High heat and worm bins normally make a bad combination, but you can still experiment with vermicomposting when it's hot outside as long as you make the right preparations. Read how here.
Vermicomposting is a type of composting in which certain species of earthworms are used to enhance the process of organic waste conversion and produce a better end-product.
I've been looking forward to writing this post for quite some time now. As I mentioned in the post about my restaurant vermicomposting project, the trench idea started as somewhat desperate attempt to deal with the large quantities of food waste I've been receiving each week. Since that time, it has become much more than
Learn everything you need to know about making an indoor worm bin and vermicomposting. Worm composting uses live worms to create nutritious garden compost.
Don't let the name (or the worms) scare you. Vermicomposting is easy and creates nutrient rich organic matter for all your gardening endeavors. Here's how.
Vermicomposting (composting with worms) is a fast way to make fabulous, nutrient-dense compost at home with simple kitchen scraps.
Ever heard the phrase, “Work smarter, not harder?” I’m all about that, especially when it comes to something as icky as collecting worm poop. For those of you who haven’t ha…
For some time now I have been using worms to recycle organic waste and food scraps into valuable soil medium for growing plants. The process, called worm composting or vermicomposting, ...
Worm castings also known as vermicompost or vermicast from our Missouri farm. We grow red wrigglers and use the castings in our soil mixes and as foliar sprays for our cut flower farm and we believe these castings are the most valuable amendment we have to keep plants healthy. Castings are chock-full of microbes from worms guts and these microbes form symbiotic relationships with plants to help them with nutrient uptake and disease prevention. We feed our houseplants 1 tablespoon of castings every 2-3 months, mix castings into our seed starting mix when germinating plants, apply castings throughout the growing season at the farm, and make vermicompost tea which we spray onto plant leaves. Our castings are from our worms which we feed only compost that we have made ourselves from known ingredients. We sift our castings to 1/8" before shipping.
To begin worm composting, save time with this easy, step-by-step beginner's guide. Plus, get your most pressing vermicomposting questions answered.
Vermicomposting\nStart vermicomposting inside your existing raised garden beds! Meant to be buried into the soil of your raised bed, this in-ground worm composter allows worms to break down organic waste (kitchen scraps, paper, etc) into nitrogen-rich compost you can then harvest for your garden, hassle-free.\n\nSustainability\nOf America’s nearly 300 millions tons of yearly waste, only about 32% is composted or recycled, according to the EPA. So, how can we make composting easier and raise that conversion rate? The answer, it turns out, is worms! Vermicomposting is much faster than traditional methods, it only takes 2-3 months, and the in-bed design makes it more convenient than ever.\n\nMaterials & Dimensions\nInjection Mold with durable, BPA-free Polypropylene Plastic (PP), specifically meant for outdoor use.\nDimensions: 19.4\" L x 12.8\" W x 15.5\" H\nThickness: 3.0mm\nVolume: 5.0 Gallons (usable), 7.0 Gallons (total)\n\nTips\nBury the composter 11 inches deep and fill it only about 5 gallons full, so the small holes in the top are exposed for crucial air circulation and odor control. Mound the soil at the site of the composter, so that it is elevated above the rest of the bed. Use 2-3 composters in larger beds to create enough worm castings.
I've been looking forward to writing this post for quite some time now. As I mentioned in the post about my restaurant vermicomposting project, the trench idea started as somewhat desperate attempt to deal with the large quantities of food waste I've been receiving each week. Since that time, it has become much more than
