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.

The 5 Five Reasons Why We Love Pure Red Wigglers

Hey compost enthusiasts! 🌱✨ If you're diving into the world of vermiculture, you've probably heard about red wigglers (Eisenia fetida) – the laid-back heroes of composting. Let's spill the dirt on...

Starting Your Worm Composting Adventure: A Decade of Insights

Starting Your Worm Composting Adventure: A Decade of Insights Journey through the history of worm bins, a tradition dating back centuries. Initially used for soil impr...

Worm Castings vs. Compost: Unveiling the Garden's Best-Kept Secrets

In the world of gardening and soil enrichment, two powerhouses often take the stage: worm castings and compost. These organic materials provide a wealth of benefits to your plants and soil, but the...

Beginners Guide to Vermicomposting - Get Composting In 4 Easy Steps

This comprehensive guide to vermicomposting covers everything from choosing the right container and earthworm species to preparing bedding, feeding worms, and maintaining the bin. It emphasizes the...

Feeding Your Red Wigglers Before and After Halloween and Thanksgiving

As the vibrant colors of Halloween and Thanksgiving fade into memory, don't toss your leftover pumpkins away! Instead, join us on a journey to discover the amazing benefits of feeding your composti...

Banishing Bad Smells: Your Guide to Worm Composting Bin Odors

Worm composting, also known as vermicomposting, is a fantastic way to turn kitchen scraps and organic waste into nutrient-rich compost for your garden. It's an eco-friendly and sustainable practice...

The Ultimate Guide to Nightcrawler Worms: Canadian, European, and African

Introduction: Why Nightcrawler Worms? Welcome to the fascinating world of nightcrawler worms! These wriggly creatures are the unsung heroes of both composting...

Best Worms for Composting: Red Wigglers vs Indian Blues vs Nightcrawlers

Introduction: The World of Composting Worms Composting worms have revolutionized the way we handle food scraps and organic waste. By choosing the right co...

Red Wigglers vs Earthworms: The Composter's Guide

Welcome, fellow composting enthusiasts! If you're diving into the world of composting, you've likely come across the terms "red wigglers" and "earthworms." But did you know that red wigglers are a ...

When Should I Divide My Worm Bin

When Should I Divide My Worm Bin Don't let your worm farm get too crowded! Dividing your worm farm is a great way to give your manure worms more space and make sure they have enough food waste. But...

Soil And Plant Benefits of Worm Composting

Soil and plant benefits of worm composting Worm composting is an excellent way to improve the quality of your soil and provide nutrients for your plants. By using worms to break down organic matter...

Flies In The Compost: Should I Have Flies In My Compost?

Flies In The Compost: Should I Have Flies In My Compost? Every composter knows the woe of seeing too many flies in their compost. Seeing a large number of them buzzing around your bin can be annoyi...

How Many Worms Do I Need For My Worm Bin?

How Many Worms Should I Buy for a Worm Compost Bin? If you’ve recently set up a worm bin, or are thinking about doing so, you may be wondering how many composting worm...

15 Reasons To Start A Worm Farm

Why You Should Start a Worm Farm Worms are an invaluable part of the composting process, and starting a worm farm is an easy way to get your hands on a steady supply of...

Correct Moisture In Your Worm Bin: All You Need To Know

Worm composting, also known as vermicomposting, is a great way to turn kitchen scraps and other organic waste into nutrient-rich compost for your plants. However, one of the key components to succe...

Using Coconut Coir For Your Worm Farm: Everything You Need To Know?

Coconut coir is a versatile and sustainable material that is becoming increasingly popular in the world of worm farming. In this blog post, we will explore ev...

The best worm bin money can buy: Memes Worms Hut

So you are looking to purchase your very own worm bin at an affordable price, but are bombarded with hundreds of different worm bins, which do a variety of different things…  In this blog, I will g...

How to start a worm farm on a shoestring budget

In essence, the blog serves as a practical resource for individuals interested in starting a worm farm on a shoestring budget, providing clear instructions and affordable options for equipment and ...

Pests in your worm bin: The good and the ugly…

    So you have pests in your worm bin, and are looking to see if it will affect your worm compost… Well… You're in the right place! In this blog I will break down exactly how to prevent pests fr...

How To Winterize Your Worm Bin

 How To Winterize Your Worm Bin Fall is here and winter is on the way. Now is the time to start thinking about your worm bin for the winter.  If your worm bin is indoors in a climate-controlled a...

How To Apply Worm Castings

Worm Castings Application Rates and Instructions  Important: Keep castings moist until ready to use by misting lightly with water.  This keeps the beneficial microbes alive and happy!  TYPE OF ...

6 Fundamental Requirements For Success With Worms

Susan is an avid student of "Life in the Soil" microbiology, with the help of her microscope, and soil regeneration practices.  She has studied under Dr. Elaine Ingham, world renowned Soil Microbio...

The Best Way to Grow Your Worm Business: a Farmer’s Perspective.

The Best Way to Grow Your Worm Business: a Farmer’s Perspective.  This article was written by my good friends Heath and Erin LaFavers (Ozark Worm Farm.) Thank You! Intro:  There is so much informa...