tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5603202988847584283.post3597703447957829376..comments2023-10-22T09:24:14.464-04:00Comments on The Slow Cook: Taking Care of My WormsEd Bruskehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12217850970833353800noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5603202988847584283.post-1845011734381871672011-05-31T13:26:35.859-04:002011-05-31T13:26:35.859-04:00I honestly just learned about using red wiggler wo...I honestly just learned about using red wiggler worms to create a rich compost out of table scraps. I think I want to get my mom one of these worm hotels for her birthday. She is big into gardening, but is having a hard time with the lack of nutrient dense soil. Joanna I'm curious to know how your "five star hotel" went?Red wiggler worms fanhttp://luckyduckwormfarm.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5603202988847584283.post-52317106635593348902008-02-16T19:07:00.000-05:002008-02-16T19:07:00.000-05:00Anonymous, I do have some links to worm composting...Anonymous, I do have some links to worm composting on this page. But I really think the best way to learn is to look for a copy of "Worms Eat My Garbage" at the local library, or on-line.<BR/><BR/>Joanna, it is possible to raise lots of worms and do lots of composting in a simple plastic bin. Separating the worms from the castings is a bit more difficult that with the commercial worm bins, but lots cheaper.<BR/><BR/>Emily, good point. People should not be dumping their worms in the woods. <BR/><BR/>Compost Guy, I think vermicomposting is a great idea for people who don't have room for a compost bin but still want to recycle their kitchen scraps. I get the feeling more and more urbanites fit in that category because they want to be friendlier to the environment and keep organic wastes out of the landfill.Ed Bruskehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12217850970833353800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5603202988847584283.post-66706711853430453822008-02-14T18:12:00.000-05:002008-02-14T18:12:00.000-05:00Thanks for the info. I've been considering getting...Thanks for the info. I've been considering getting into worm composting lately.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5603202988847584283.post-36282735703212196572008-02-13T15:29:00.000-05:002008-02-13T15:29:00.000-05:00Keep in mind that red wigglers are not native eart...Keep in mind that red wigglers are not native earthworms. It appears that they can't survive a freezing winter, so folks in northern climes are ok, but do read <A HREF="http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/invasives/terrestrialanimals/earthworms/index.html" REL="nofollow">this short article</A> on how non-native earthworms are destroying Minnesota forests...and don't dump your worms out in the woods!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5603202988847584283.post-17160385931567847922008-02-13T12:00:00.000-05:002008-02-13T12:00:00.000-05:00I haven't had much luck with a wormery, but perhap...I haven't had much luck with a wormery, but perhaps that's because mine was a youth hostel type of establishment, rather than your five star hotel. I will try again.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for this inspiration<BR/><BR/>JoannaJoannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06790888857849562408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5603202988847584283.post-27053258487474229342008-02-13T11:33:00.000-05:002008-02-13T11:33:00.000-05:00Thank you for the wonderful information. I have be...Thank you for the wonderful information. I have been interested in composting (in an apartment)for a while. Would it be possible for you to post some links and photos as to how to set up the "worm hotel" and where to purchase worms online? Do you have the bins on the floor or on the counter?<BR/>Thanks,<BR/>AliceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com