Worm Knowledge

Whether you're new to composting or a vermiculture expert, you've come to the right place. Grow your worm knowledge and confidence.

Ultimate Guide to Commercial Worm Farming: Techniques, Tips, and Best Practices

Commercial worm farming is rapidly gaining popularity as an eco-friendly and profitable agricultural practice. Worms, especially species like European nightcrawlers and red wigglers, are cultivated...

Creating a Healthy Environment for Your Worms

  The natural environment for a worm is happily burrowing through the fertile ground or hungrily digging through a local manure pile. Putting them in a box and then harvesting their castings is not...

Composting Helps Your Soil & Your Soul

Hey There,We hope y'all had a great holiday and New Year! We have a great idea for you to start off the new year.  Would you like to do your part and help reduce your emissions? We have an easy sol...

DIY Worm Bins, easy and inexpensive. Start Your Vermicomposting Adventure Today!

Ok folks as promised last week, we have listed a few options to get you started on your vermicomposting journey. Worm composting bins can be fairly inexpensive and easy to maintain. Here are a few ...

The 3 Main Types of Worms

  We get asked this question over and over.    Believe it or not, all worms are not created equal. There are three main types of worms, each one has different characteristics that make them unique...

What Do Worms Eat? A Detailed Guide for What To Feed Your Worms

In this guide, you’ll learn exactly what worms like to eat, what to avoid, and how to keep your worm bin healthy and productive. Whether you're composting with Red Wigglers or raising Nightcrawlers...

Red Wiggler Worms 101: Everything You Need to Know About Eisenia Fetida

If you’ve ever lifted the lid of a red wiggler compost bin and spotted a cluster of reddish worms wiggling through the scraps, you’ve already met one of nature’s quietest recyclers.  Red wiggler wo...

Worm Bin Problems: Guide to the 6 Most Common Worm Bin Problems (and How to Solve Them!)

Table of Contents Guide to the 6 Most Common Worm Bin Problems (and How to Solve Them!)1. Improper moisture2. Improper temperature levels3. Lack of air circulation5. Unregulated pH levels6. Too muc...

Make Your Own Black Gold (or why worm poop is so great)

Using worm poop to create your own black gold  A quick read on how worm castings help your garden thrive!

Red Wigglers or Nightcrawlers: Which is Better for Vermicomposting?

Choosing between red wigglers and nightcrawlers? This guide from Meme’s Worms compares their composting abilities, reproduction rates, castings, garden benefits, and fishing performance so you can ...

Composting Worms in Georgia

Now that you have learned a little bit about worms, wouldn’t you like to learn a lot more, like where you could find these interesting insects? Worms are living creatures that can be found in place...

Double Your Composting Worms — 10 Tips That Actually Work (2025)

If you're running a vermicompost system or worm bin, you’ve likely wondered: Can I double my worm population? The short answer is yes — under ideal conditions, a healthy worm colony can double its ...

What To Feed Worms in 2025: The Complete Guide

In summary, feeding worms microbial food is crucial for sustaining their nutritional needs, promoting efficient decomposition, maintaining ecosystem balance, supporting worm health, and creating op...

Worm Castings vs Worm Tea: When to Use Each for Best Garden Results

Discover the real difference between worm castings and worm tea—and why both should play a role in your garden. From nutrient-packed soil builders to microbe-rich brews for plant revival, this guid...

Vermicomposting vs Traditional Composting: Benefits and Differences

Composting has been around for centuries. Farmers, gardeners, and pretty much anyone who’s had to deal with food scraps or yard waste have relied on it as nature’s way of recycling.  In recent year...

How to Brew and Use Worm Compost Tea (and Why It’s Different from Leachate)

Unlock the full power of your worm castings! Learn how to brew safe, effective worm compost tea, why it’s different from leachate, and how to use it for healthier soil and thriving plants — all wit...

European Nightcrawlers vs Red Wigglers: Which Worms are Best for Compost?

If you’ve ever wandered down the rabbit hole of composting (or should I say wormhole), you’ve probably hit the age-old debate: European Nightcrawlers vs Red Wigglers. Two worm species. Both popular...

Hot Composting vs Worm Composting: Which One’s Right for Your Garden?

Not sure if hot composting or worm composting is right for you? This side-by-side comparison breaks down the pros, cons, and key differences—so you can choose the best method for your space, lifest...

How I Make Worm Burritos to Keep My Worm Bin Healthy and Fed?

Worm burritos are a simple, organized, and effective way to feed composting worms for days or even weeks. By wrapping food scraps, bedding, and nutrients inside cardboard or newspaper, you can cont...

How I Pulverize Cardboard to Feed My Worms? - Quick Guide

In this blog, I share my fast and easy method for turning plain cardboard into worm food using a pulverizer. This technique helps improve your worm bin's efficiency by creating soft, absorbent bedd...

How to Keep Your Worm Bin Healthy While You’re Away?

Planning a short trip and worried about your worm bin? Learn how to keep your composting worms healthy while you're away with this step-by-step guide based on expert tips from Meme’s Worms.

Worm Castings 101: What They Are and Why Gardeners Swear by Them

Ever wondered what worm poop has to do with perfect tomatoes? Stick around. We’re about to uncover the dirt on worm castings—and why gardeners can’t get enough of them.

How to Make Your Worm Castings Naturally at Home: Full Guide

Your trash can be your treasure, whilst you are wondering how to make your own worm castings naturally. Why Make Your Own Worm Castings? Sure, you could buy a bag of worm castings online (hey, we...

How to Use Worm Castings Like a Pro for Plants, Garden, and Soil: A Detailed Guide

Worm castings are one of nature’s most powerful organic fertilizers—packed with nutrients, microbes, and plant-boosting benefits. In this guide, you'll learn how to use worm castings effectively in...