Our final class in which we learned how to make worm casting compost. If you want to try this, you will need three eight to ten gallon plastic bins, drill with 1/4" and 1/16" bits, newspaper and about one pound of red worms. Here is link to a very good website with specific instructions about how to proceed:
Vermiculture Made Simple We had a great hands-on demonstration from Dee Dee.
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| Worm Bin with Ventilation Holes |
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| Wet Newspaper for Bedding |
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| Food Scraps to Feed the Worms |
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| The Worms! |
Don't worry. They're just stretched out Tootsie Rolls rolled in graham cracker crumbs. Some of us ate them with our lunches.
Kitchen scraps in the garbage can will be a thing of the past with a worm bin nearby. Dee Dee said she keeps hers under a kitchen island, and no one has ever questioned her about what it is. Worms love breads and grains, coffee grounds and filters, tea bags, vegetables and fruits. Washed egg shells are okay too. Dee Dee said hers particularly like banana peels. Worms hate dairy products, fats, meats, feces and oils. Here is another website with more comprehensive information about vermiculture including bins and types of worms:
Vermiculture According to this site, Eisenia Foetida is the best one to use. Others say they are an non-native species and should not be used. Here is a website with a long list of worm farms. Scroll down to find a Florida grower.
Where to Buy Worms
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