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It's about time to discuss it! Especially since a lot of people don't understand it.

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Lisa Moll

Underground Worm Farm? 4 Replies

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Lisa Moll Comment by Lisa Moll 2 hours ago
Does anyone else have a problem with fruit flies? I have my worm bins (2) in my laundry room, and I started having fruit flies this summer. It's too cold here to leave the bins outside, but I take them out on sunny days and shoo the fruit flies away. Any suggestions?
Mamaka Comment by Mamaka 1 day ago
HI folks,
I'm also a member of the Vermicomposter ning site and some folks there are wondering if worms are a component of the White House Garden Campaign. Any one know?
thanks!
Letti Comment by Letti on September 24, 2009 at 11:07am
Everett great! When I do my vermicomposting workshops, I always encourage everyone to check out the website. You will enjoy the process.
Everett McDonald Comment by Everett McDonald on September 22, 2009 at 7:40pm
Thankyou Letti, the website instructions were easy.
And for Joel, I think I'll put them in the laundry room.
Thanks
Joel LeGrand Comment by Joel LeGrand on September 22, 2009 at 6:08pm
Everett,
Do you want a indoor worm bed or a outdoor bed?
Worms like bees can be harmed in winter outside best to start them in spring.
Indoor can be started anytime.
Letti Comment by Letti on September 22, 2009 at 5:59pm
Everett, you need worms, a container, food scraps, leaf mold or newspaper, water and a handfull of vermicompost and time. In three to six months you will be rewarded. Before you do read:
http://whatcom.wsu.edu/ag/compost/Easywormbin.htm
and jump right in.
Everett McDonald Comment by Everett McDonald on September 22, 2009 at 2:41pm
Vermicluture is something I've thought about for years and never got around
to trying. I think it's time. What do I need and how do I begin? What works
best for you folks? Thanks.
Joel LeGrand Comment by Joel LeGrand on September 9, 2009 at 11:51am
Hi everyone,
Has anyone tried the Vermicomposting Trench.
I find this on Redwormcomposting.
Strumelia Comment by Strumelia on August 25, 2009 at 1:41pm
Kristen- I don't use rubbermaid type tubs, I use the Gusanito stacking trays, and all the bottoms of the trays are mesh, so there is a bit more ventilation to begin with. Even so, my bin recently got a bit too wet and I'm leaving the lid off for a while til it dries sufficiently again.
kristen holtz Comment by kristen holtz on August 25, 2009 at 1:32pm
its amazing how much liquid is in produce! i think i just got overzealous with all of our seasonal food scraps. strumelia, thanks for the tips! i will implement them next time. do you use gravel and a drainage hole in yr worm bin?
 

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