Comments on: DIY Gardening: How to Build a Worm Compost Bin http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/04/22/diy-gardening-how-to-build-a-worm-compost-bin/ DIY for Environmentalists: Crafting, Making, Project How-to's, and more! Wed, 23 May 2012 18:41:41 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Becky Striepe http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/04/22/diy-gardening-how-to-build-a-worm-compost-bin/comment-page-1/#comment-126549 Becky Striepe Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:09:26 +0000 http://craftingagreenworld.com/?p=1670#comment-126549 It depends on your bin, but I have found that a small trowel works just fine for a small bin and a shovel is good for a big, backyard bin. It depends on your bin, but I have found that a small trowel works just fine for a small bin and a shovel is good for a big, backyard bin.

]]> By: bkwdsrdnk http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/04/22/diy-gardening-how-to-build-a-worm-compost-bin/comment-page-1/#comment-126537 bkwdsrdnk Thu, 19 Apr 2012 07:06:28 +0000 http://craftingagreenworld.com/?p=1670#comment-126537 whats the best way 2 get the dirt out of the compost bin .please help whats the best way 2 get the dirt out of the compost bin .please help

]]> By: Kate McCay http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/04/22/diy-gardening-how-to-build-a-worm-compost-bin/comment-page-1/#comment-125477 Kate McCay Sat, 25 Feb 2012 19:07:58 +0000 http://craftingagreenworld.com/?p=1670#comment-125477 I want to build the worm bin expressly to use the castings in the soil mix for seedlings. Along with perlite, soil, coir this mix will guarantee to bring those seeds up with less watering, less handling and better strong growth! We have an off-grid 22 acre farm in the Coastal Mountains of Humboldt County, Ca. I want to build the worm bin expressly to use the castings in the soil mix for seedlings. Along with perlite, soil, coir this mix will guarantee to bring those seeds up with less watering, less handling and better strong growth! We have an off-grid 22 acre farm in the Coastal Mountains of Humboldt County, Ca.

]]> By: Kitty http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/04/22/diy-gardening-how-to-build-a-worm-compost-bin/comment-page-1/#comment-120617 Kitty Wed, 16 Feb 2011 01:13:46 +0000 http://craftingagreenworld.com/?p=1670#comment-120617 This video was detailed and easy to understand. The end left me hanging as far as how to add the worms. Do I just lay them on top or lift the layers and add them? I realize that this video was about how to set up a worm bin, however, it would have felt more well rounded to add how often and how much scraps to add once the worms are in place and any other added tips. This video was detailed and easy to understand. The end left me hanging as far as how to add the worms. Do I just lay them on top or lift the layers and add them?
I realize that this video was about how to set up a worm bin, however, it would have felt more well rounded to add how often and how much scraps to add once the worms are in place and any other added tips.

]]> By: Dave Berning http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/04/22/diy-gardening-how-to-build-a-worm-compost-bin/comment-page-1/#comment-100751 Dave Berning Tue, 24 Aug 2010 23:38:07 +0000 http://craftingagreenworld.com/?p=1670#comment-100751 Is this a good compost bin Is this a good compost bin

]]> By: chusnaski http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/04/22/diy-gardening-how-to-build-a-worm-compost-bin/comment-page-1/#comment-55660 chusnaski Thu, 21 Jan 2010 11:46:57 +0000 http://craftingagreenworld.com/?p=1670#comment-55660 Nice video! I just got the worms I bought online, should I add them to my bin with the "earth" they bring or should I remove them from the earth before adding them? Nice video! I just got the worms I bought online, should I add them to my bin with the “earth” they bring or should I remove them from the earth before adding them?

]]> By: Red Worms and Composting http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/04/22/diy-gardening-how-to-build-a-worm-compost-bin/comment-page-1/#comment-52499 Red Worms and Composting Thu, 31 Dec 2009 20:15:37 +0000 http://craftingagreenworld.com/?p=1670#comment-52499 The two most important factors when trying to compost with red worms is keeping the worm bin at the correct moisture and the correct ph. Your worms won't be able to breath if the bedding becomes either too dry or too wet. The ph must remain very close to neutral to keep your worms healthy. Here is more information on these two important considerations when <a href="http://www.earthwormworks.com/vermicomposting/about_vermicomposting.htm" rel="nofollow">red worm composting</a>. The two most important factors when trying to compost with red worms is keeping the worm bin at the correct moisture and the correct ph. Your worms won’t be able to breath if the bedding becomes either too dry or too wet. The ph must remain very close to neutral to keep your worms healthy. Here is more information on these two important considerations when red worm composting.

]]> By: Red Worms http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/04/22/diy-gardening-how-to-build-a-worm-compost-bin/comment-page-1/#comment-50308 Red Worms Thu, 17 Dec 2009 16:33:46 +0000 http://craftingagreenworld.com/?p=1670#comment-50308 Yes, the bokashi is very pricey. I've added a liquid soil inoculant, mixing it about 80:1 with water, which makes it only pennies to use in compost piles and worm bins as well. It even speeds up the <a href="http://www.monroeworks.com/articles/compost-pile-starter.htm" rel="nofollow">composting</a> time of wood, and provides the microbes red worms need to digest. Yes, the bokashi is very pricey. I’ve added a liquid soil inoculant, mixing it about 80:1 with water, which makes it only pennies to use in compost piles and worm bins as well. It even speeds up the composting time of wood, and provides the microbes red worms need to digest.

]]> By: linda deyo (lyo) http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/04/22/diy-gardening-how-to-build-a-worm-compost-bin/comment-page-1/#comment-34069 linda deyo (lyo) Thu, 03 Sep 2009 05:46:05 +0000 http://craftingagreenworld.com/?p=1670#comment-34069 Impressed, surprized & tickled pink! This is my 1st visit & won't be my last! Joyous thanks to all Impressed, surprized & tickled pink! This is my 1st visit & won’t be my last!
Joyous thanks to all

]]> By: Becky Striepe http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/04/22/diy-gardening-how-to-build-a-worm-compost-bin/comment-page-1/#comment-26261 Becky Striepe Fri, 26 Jun 2009 02:49:14 +0000 http://craftingagreenworld.com/?p=1670#comment-26261 It shouldn't hurt your bin to have worms in there. That said, I know worms need certain conditions to thrive. This page has some great worm feeding tips: http://www.vermicompost.net/worm-composting/bin-food/what-do-worms-eat.aspx It shouldn’t hurt your bin to have worms in there. That said, I know worms need certain conditions to thrive. This page has some great worm feeding tips:

http://www.vermicompost.net/worm-composting/bin-food/what-do-worms-eat.aspx

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