Comments on: DIY Gardening: How to Build a Worm Compost Bin

By: Kitty

Kitty — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 01:13:46 +0000

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

Dave Berning — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 23:38:07 +0000

Is this a good compost bin

By: chusnaski

chusnaski — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 11:46:57 +0000

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

Red Worms and Composting — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 20:15:37 +0000

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

Red Worms — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 16:33:46 +0000

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)

linda deyo (lyo) — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 05:46:05 +0000

Impressed, surprized & tickled pink! This is my 1st visit & won’t be my last!
Joyous thanks to all

By: Becky Striepe

Becky Striepe — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 02:49:14 +0000

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

By: Sunny

Sunny — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:15:40 +0000

Can you add worms to a regular compost bin or do they need to be seperate?

By: Becky Striepe

Becky Striepe — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 01:12:08 +0000

Thanks for the tips, Jase! I like the look of a wooden bin better than a plastic one, too. Great post!

By: Wormy Acres

Wormy Acres — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 03:00:50 +0000

Howdy. Nice video for a really simple plastic bin.

You also might want to consider wood as a material for your compost worm bin. I’ve been vermicomposting for about 5 years now, first with a styrofoam cooler, then a plastic bin, and finally moved to wood. I prefer wood because it breathes better and also absorbs excess moisture (helps prevent the bin from getting too wet and stinky). It’s a bit more work to build a bin out of wood, but you avoid buying more plastic that will eventually go in a landfill.

I have some pictures up on my blog of the wooden bins I use: http://vermontworms.com/red-wiggler-compost-worm-bin/. They’re pretty easy to put together.

Have fun with vermicomposting! -Jase