Since the new year is well underway I wanted to get a move on with my resolution to encourage others to compost. My first composting experience has been extremely positive using the Worm Factory 360 with a 1/2 pound of red wigglers. These worms were locally farmed and generously donated by a GreenUp! community member. The worms have done a great job of eating, multiplying, going number 1 and 2, if you know what I mean. Taking care of these worms is relatively low maintenance and requires very little space. You can even leave them for weeks at a time if prepped correctly.
Another of my resolutions is to compost more of my kitchen scraps. Experts suggest starting out with at least 1 lb of worms, so I ordered worms online from Uncle Jim’s Worm Farm based on multiple recommendations. The worms shipped quickly and arrived alive in compostable packaging. Since the new worms have moved in, I can compost more kitchen scraps and the breaking down process is speeding up. It is almost time to add another level to the factory.
Now that I have a surplus of worm castings, I must share my “black gold.” Black gold for Monique and Matteo’s newly seeded and planted garden of lettuces, herbs, cauliflower carrots and strawberries, it is a great learning experience for all ages.
Black gold for the planters around my apartment building through a covert guerrilla gardening operation:
Amazon is one-stop shopping to purchase your bin and worms (from Uncle Jim’s Worm Farm). This is a great video explaining how to use the Worm Factory 360.
Happy 2012 – GreenUp! Guy
We finally started our worm bin in December! Totally easy so far other than a handful of wierd little flies (not fruit flies). I’m so glad we started doing it. 🙂
I believe that I have seen those bugs before. Some bugs are necessary for the breaking down process and work harmoniously with the worms. Covering or burying the food may help get rid of unwanted pest as well.