Garden Composter

Global Worming

Vermicomposting! Using worms to compost your kitchen scraps for use in the garden.

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6 Responses to “Global Worming”

1. yanghuikwon says:

   January 31, 2009 at 8:09 pm

   I did as you …
   I did as you recommended, and although there are still a few ants, it’s nothing like it was yesterday.

   Thanks a lot!

   Is there some way that I can tell whether the worms are doing alright?

   I opened up the bin just now, and there are no worms to be seen.

   I guess they are all busy doing their subterranean thing.

   I sure wish there was some way to check how they’re doing without disturbing them.

   I guess time will tell.
2. pupujohn says:

   January 31, 2009 at 8:09 pm

   OMG. Thanks so …
   OMG. Thanks so much. I’ve been wondering how I would get my worms out from the humus. Thanks so much, the water idea is fabulous.
3. SmellLikeDirt says:

   January 31, 2009 at 8:09 pm

   The most common …
   The most common reason for ants is that your bin is too dry. I recommend shredding up more newspaper, submerging in water and wringing out like on the video and covering everything well. Let me know if this helps
4. yanghuikwon says:

   January 31, 2009 at 8:09 pm

   Hello again!
   I …
   o again!
   I started my bin yesterday, and I can already see that I’m going to have problems-
   ANTS!

   I was wondering if you every had to deal with ant problems?

   Thanks for your advice!
5. SmellLikeDirt says:

   January 31, 2009 at 8:09 pm

   Thanks for the …
   Thanks for the feedback! I don’t think a coffee can would be a good home. The smallest I would consider would be a plastic container about twice the size of a shoe box, with holes for ventilation. In that size, 100-200 worms would be sufficient. Worms don’t like spicy….nor onions or citrus. Just use vegetable matter, no meat or fatty stuff. And no, they don’t need to be elevated, just out of direct sunlight.
6. yanghuikwon says:

   January 31, 2009 at 8:09 pm

   Wow! Thanks so much …
   Wow! Thanks so much for putting this up. I have some QUESTIONS:

   **I plan on starting small.
   –Do you think a coffee can (steel) is apropos? (my concern is that it is too deep)
   –How many worms do you think I should start with?
   –Will salty or spicy foods kill my worms?
   –Do I need to put my bin up on legs, like the ‘can of worms’ model?

   Thanks you! Your video really put a smile on my face!