Hi all, another newbie here... I am wondering if any of you have experience with using styrofoam bins and know if they work well with the worms? The wormies...
Hi Robin, I don't know about Styrofoam being toxic for your worms, maybe someone else will jump in with knowledge about that. I can tell you that in my...
I just remembered that I forgot to add -- don't put milk in your bin -- it will get very stinky! Don't put any dairy products, or any animal products (meat,...
robin sounds like a good system just make sure that your bin has drainage, as styrofoam is not breathable so drill some holes in the bottom and sides if you...
Are there any experienced vermicomposting group members in the San Jose, CA. area? I've had my bin going for a few months now and would really like to get some...
Try www.wormdude.com I don't know if he makes house calls but he has an excellent forum and maybe there is someone who could come out. Sent from my Verizon...
also a good place to find locals is the map on http://vermicomposters.com/ any questions you have can probably be answered here too! cheers -ryanne -- ...
In the fall I took a worm composting class, after which we were given a worm bin (a plastic tote with holes), shredded cardboard and a bag of worms. I went...
How much food is a good amount to feed your bin? I kept food scraps in two 16-oz rubbermaid containers, and I generally filled both of them weekly. But I...
I don't know where you live but you probably need to keep your bin inside during the winter months. I'm in WI and I keep mine inside and will probably do so...
I'd say to start out add a handful or two then montior it. If it's disappeaing then add a little more. How much you feed all depends on what kind of worms...
... I killed my first apartment worm bin too. Here is what I did wrong: --I made it too moist because I was dumping my daily coffee grinds in it in a pot of...
Hi All! It's been a while so I figured I would check in and give an update. I recently put in a request to the San Jose Composting program asking about the...
... I would love to hear more stories about how people use their successful vermicompost. How well does it helps your plants? Jay -- http://ryanishungry.com ...
Hello everyone, I'm new to this group & started my vermicomposting in November of last year. I started with a homemade bin, but after a month, I realized I was...
Ok first of all I live in Puerto Rico, so the difference between summer and winter is probably like 15-20 degrees, the coldest being maybe 68-70 degrees. I...
I just looked up Bokashi. Very interesting! ... last year. ... feeding & ... tray ... transferring ... the 2nd ... still ... April, I'm ... cocoons I can ... ...
I know the answer to #3. I used to think clay soil was "crappy" until I talked to a Master Composter. It is undesirable if left as a solid mass in the...
I found a black beetle in my composter today, I killed it because I hate bugs! (I know, silly for a composter!) All of my holes are super small, so I think...
I read that to get rid of some of the mites that you can put a watermelon rind on top and they'll flock to it. Give it a day or two and then toss it out. ...
Good morning, all. I joined this group a couple days ago and have been reading the archives trying to learn as much as I can. I've watched several videos......
Melissa, It's always good to see others getting started with our little wiggly friends. I also have the Gustano tray system - a 4 tray one. I started mine in...
I finally got my worms today! Only 1/2 lb., but I wanted to start small. It's been over a week since I ordered, but I found out that Vermidragon.net only ships...
LOL! So cute! I was the same way....infact I still check on them about every other day. I can't help it. And I have this need to make sure there aren't any...
I'm about to set up a vermicomposter of my own, still gathering information (and worms <g>) and making final decisions. Name's Melissa, though I usually prefer...
Another possibility is to post a wanted on your local freecycle and/or craigslist for red wrigglers from other local vermicomposters. I've given away...
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