Found an old tote so I'm going to make a vermicompost bin to..
Added 2024-01-24 19:58:54 +0000 UTCFound an old tote so I'm going to make a vermicompost bin today!
What is Vermicomposting?
Vermicomposting is basically composting with worms! It's a very simple method and all you need is a bin and worms to divert your kitchen and garden waste to produce worm castings. The worms eat through all the waste and produce a readily available, well-balanced fertilizer that gives a lot of vitality to the garden. Later, I will show what kind of plants I grow in my garden to use for my art.
I love circular methods and creating a cycle of sustainability when possible. It feels good to turn waste into something valuable for life, in a very low-cost and efficient way, and helps reduce the waste in landfills.
Here I am drilling holes in this tote so there is air for the worms. No need to drill any drainage holes, as it will keep some of the moisture in.
If you decide to make your own worm bin, make sure the bin is not see through because the worms like dark environments! I got my worms from a friend who has their own worm bin or you can find them online (search for Red Wigglers).
An adult red wiggler worm can produce 2 to 3 cocoons every week, and each cocoon can hatch up to 20 baby worms! Now multiply this by the number of mature worms in your worm bin…that's a lot of worms in a little time. You will have LOTS to share!
