Using vermicompost in your soil mix when starting seeds indoors can be an easy way to boost plant health while also reducing waste by recycling kitchen scraps into nutrient-rich compost. With its many benefits including improved nutrition, water retention and pest control, it’s definitely worth considering adding this “black gold” to your gardening routine this spring!
This post discusses options, how and why to use bedding in your vermicompost system. This is the second of a 6-part series on getting started vermicomposting. The first post tackled factors to consider in choosing the physical setup for your vermicompost operation. If you’re new to vermicomposting, start here. Otherwise, read on for information and …
Choosing Worm bedding: How To Vermicompost Part 2 Read More »
Fall garden care is often overlooked. Fall is the perfect time to get a jump on applying soil amendments, including organic compost and vermicompost (or worm castings). This gives them time to break down over the winter so they’re ready to work into the soil come spring. Benefits Of Using Vermicompost Or Worm Castings Worm …
Wondering how vermicomposting works and why you should start doing it? This is the first of a five part series on the basics of how to start a vermicompost system for anyone new to the hobby. This post will explore considerations in choosing the best vermicompost bin setup for your needs!
The what, why and how of using vermicompost tea to help your garden, houseplants and yard thrive What is Vermicompost tea? Compost teas are extracted from compost using water. The terms compost and compost tea are both broad categories. Compost teas are generally made by mixing compost in water, often with some inputs to improve …
For those of us who have taken an interest in plants growing, in a garden, in a house, in a crack in the pavement; you, too, may have found yourself on a mission to help your plant babies thrive indoors and out, for esthetics, fresher air, delicious food or just clean fun! The key to healthy plants is healthy soil. One way to promote soil health is to add worm castings or vermicompost, sometimes called black gold. Here is a good overview of what worm castings are; how and why to use them; and how to get your own worm castings.
Starting out vermicomposting can be very exciting, but also daunting if you’re new to it. Here are the most important things to know to get started composting with earthworms. Why Vermicomposting? – Finished compost is awesome for garden and house plants. – Reduce household waste. – Red wigglers reproduce easily and are awesome pets. – …
Purpose in environmental initiatives is key. For me, if my intentions are too lofty I can find myself easily overwhelmed or defeated. This is a bit about how my interest in composting with worms has allowed me to live a more sustainable life by following simple enjoyment. This has grown into more than I could …
