Thinking about starting "Vermicomposting"
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Comments (2)Like sqh1 says, grow into it. If so, a smaller plastic bin (10 gallon?) will be large enough for the winter and will maintain heat better if the temps are below optimums for worm frolicking. (Another way to conserve heat is a cardboard "lid" inside the bin to minimize the space heated by the worm activity). That bin will be easier to move around, and you can always split it into two bins later. Chuckiebtoo...See MoreThinking about starting
Comments (6)Hi Ed, probably everyone has a different story. When I decided to start a veggie garden I didn't have room or materials for a decent compost heap, so when I read about worm farming it seemed to be a good fit. I started with a COW, then got another donated and have since built 2 wheelie bin flow-throughs. A big advantage that I see now, is the continual stream of compost rather than having to wait then getting it all at once. I can also choose how well processed I want it by either feeding it through a second time or not, though I am a bit undecided as I see benefits from both pure and 3/4 ready vermicopost....See Morehelp with vermicompost starting
Comments (5)1) Worms eat a variety of organic materials. If it was once alive, worms will eat it. While technically, worms will eat any organic material we put in the bin, we usually divide organic material into two categories, bedding and food. Bedding is high carbon material. Food is high nitrogen material. Paper and dry leaves are bedding. Worms will eat dry leaves and paper, but if you rely on them as food, your bin will process slowly. 2) Most of the things we do not feed the worms are avoided not for the worms, but for ourselves. They usually create conditions in the bin that are undesirable for us. Oil, meat, dairy, and eggs will stink as they decompose. Grains should be used moderately, as they can heat up and cause a lot of mold. Salt is not good for worms. Some worms dislike onions, garlic and spicy foods. Some people suggest avoiding citrus, as the peel contain a chemical that is toxic to worms. That chemical will break down in the bin, and then the worms will feast on the citrus. Manures that are too fresh may stink and heat up. 3) Different worms have different characteristics that make for slight differences in how they are cared for. In general, Eisenia Foetida (red wigglers) are the preferred species, but there are other species that are also good composters....See MoreIs it too early to start thinking about colors and styles?
Comments (26)aprilneverends and mama goose: I like the slab doors better, although I'm not ruling shaker out. And I went through a bunch of pictures and surprisingly like the lighter or even white cabinets better than the dark. Maybe because the darker ones are often more ornate (and with a small space I also worry that darker cabs will make the room look smaller). I also like the kitchens with some cabinets white and some with a blond stain, and the ones with white cabinets and a blond butcher block counter. Sayde's kitchen is too vintage for me, but it could still give me some ideas....See Moremendopete
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