Has anyone tried worm composting in a bin? Would appreciate your advice. Thanks!
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Neva F
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My daughters did this as a school project a couple of years ago. It worked well though there is a bit of "work" involved. Vermi-composting is a great way to compost "kitchen waste" it is a good scaled down version of what many folks use in a garden type setting. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vermicompost
KMS Woodworks
on May 09, 2012
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I think it's a great idea for apartment-dwellers and others when a compost bin isn't an option.
Douglas Hunt
on May 10, 2012
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Thanks for the answers, but I'm still hoping for more ideas. I have a tumbler composter, but have always been interested in worm composting. I guess I am wondering if it is worth buying, or just stick with what I'm doing. I am growing all my vegetables, flowers in containers now, so the worm idea seemed a practical way to get rid of kitchen waste and have worm compost for my containers.
Neva F
on May 10, 2012
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The worm bins need to be kept warm (ie: not outside in the winter) a "regular" compost bin can go trough freeze thaw better...it the compost bin is small it may go dormant during the winter as the cold temps slow or stop biological activity.
KMS Woodworks
on May 10, 2012
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Thanks!
Neva F
on May 10, 2012
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I Live in Mesquite Nevada and have been raising AWESOME Gardens for 8 yrs on worm castings...Well worth the Effort...We Bring ours inside when it Gets to HOT...Worms are in a Half 40 gal Barrel...Me and My Friends have the Best Looking Gardens in Town...No Kitchen waste Goes to waste...
Trish M
on May 10, 2012
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Trish, I'd love to see a picture of your garden!
Miriam Illions
on May 10, 2012
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Neva, I have 2 tumbler composters. When I want more worms I dig a small hole and put a little compost into it. Later I take coffee grounds and throw them on top of that area. It doesn't take long for worms to show up & do their job. The birds that love worms know where to dig.
Sherrie S
on May 11, 2012
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Thanks everyone for your advice and comments!
Neva F
on May 15, 2012
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