Worm composting at home — turn kitchen scraps into rich castings
Practical vermicomposting guides — red wigglers, worm bins, feeding, and castings.
How to split a worm bin is simple: when your bin is full of worms, move about half the worms and half the bedding into a second tote with fresh damp bedding, and you have two bins for the price of one tote. Splitting is the cheapest way to grow your composting. A healthy bin […]
A worm bin for apartments works in a space as small as a kitchen cupboard — no garden, balcony, or garage needed. A 10-gallon tote fits under the sink, in a closet, or beside the fridge, and turns kitchen scraps into castings for houseplants and pots. Setup costs under $30, plus $20 to $40 for […]
Stacked tray vs tote worm bin — which should you buy? Start with a tote. A DIY tote bin costs under $30, holds 1 to 2 lb of red wigglers, and teaches you the whole system. A stacked tray bin costs $80 to $150, but it makes harvesting much easier, because the worms move up […]
Best bedding for worm bin beginners is shredded newspaper: free, soaks up water fast, easy to shred, and worms eat it happily. Cardboard is the runner-up — more air, lasts longer, but harder to tear up. Coconut coir holds the mix together, but costs money and holds less air. Bedding is not just stuffing. It […]
How to set up a worm bin in about 30 minutes for under $30, not counting the worms. You need a 10 to 18 gallon plastic tote with a lid, a drill, shredded newspaper and cardboard for bedding, and a shallow tray to catch drips. Add 1 lb of red wigglers, wait a day, and […]