Post by Maria on Jan 3, 2007 21:22:57 GMT -5
Worm Composting is Easy
Missing Gardening? Start a little composting under your kitchen sink--REALLY!
Worm composting is simply a matter of filling a container with moistened bedding and worms, feeding the worms kitchen scraps, and monitoring moisture levels. The worms do the work, transforming the contents into rich compost. The decomposition process is faster than in an outdoor pile, and you can keep your worm bin near your kitchen so you don't need to traipse through the snow to add scraps to your compost pile.
Redworms, also called red wigglers, are the worm of choice for composting in a worm bin. They consume a wide variety of materials and can endure a moderate range of temperatures — unlike the earthworms in your garden, which have more specific needs. Set aside worm-friendly kitchen scraps, avoiding meat, bones, and fish, and bury them in the worm bin every couple of days. Burying the scraps in the bedding or under a sprinkling of soil prevents odors and fruit flies. You'll soon have rich compost to add to potting soil and gardens.
Missing Gardening? Start a little composting under your kitchen sink--REALLY!
Worm composting is simply a matter of filling a container with moistened bedding and worms, feeding the worms kitchen scraps, and monitoring moisture levels. The worms do the work, transforming the contents into rich compost. The decomposition process is faster than in an outdoor pile, and you can keep your worm bin near your kitchen so you don't need to traipse through the snow to add scraps to your compost pile.
Redworms, also called red wigglers, are the worm of choice for composting in a worm bin. They consume a wide variety of materials and can endure a moderate range of temperatures — unlike the earthworms in your garden, which have more specific needs. Set aside worm-friendly kitchen scraps, avoiding meat, bones, and fish, and bury them in the worm bin every couple of days. Burying the scraps in the bedding or under a sprinkling of soil prevents odors and fruit flies. You'll soon have rich compost to add to potting soil and gardens.
