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my worm bin- part 2

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my bin- part 1

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Cup of worms

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Squirm Arrives from the Worm Dude

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Wilson's Worms Squirm Arrives

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Blue Belly Farm Squirm Arrives

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Worm Bin Heater Users

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Indoor Vermicomposters

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Educational Wormers

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Getting Started

Welcome to Vermicomposters.com!

Vermicomposters.com is a social networking community for people who have a worm bin or compost with worms or for people who are thinking about getting started and want more information. There are 4 features of this community that I would like to point out to help you get started ([1] email notifications, [2] your own worm journal, [3] invite friends, [4… Continue

Created by Steven Chow May 28, 2008 at 7:35am. Last updated by Steven Chow Jul. 23, 2008.

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About Vermicomposters.com

Welcome to Vermicomposters.com
Vermicomposters.com is a social networking community for people who have a worm bin/compost with worms or for people who are thinking about getting started. Read this note to help you get started on vermicomposters.com:

Vermicomposters.com Map

Vermicomposters.com was setup to to find out how many people compost with worms so don't forget to add yourself to the map.

If you have any questions or problems with the map please post here Thank you.

Got photos on flickr? The Worm Watch feature on the vermicomposters.com homepage is being replaced.. with the vermicomposting flickr pool to make it easier for us all to update the featured photos on the vermicomposters.com homepage.. sorry for the delay on fixing Worm Watch and please help add any flickr photos you can find to the vermicomposting pool!

Vermicomposters.com WormWiki

Share your knowledge by becoming a WormWiki writer! Vermicomposting can be intimidating at first... but maybe we can help make it easier by assembling our experiences and knowledge on a wiki to help people get started. Write your own articles like Amy's How to make a worm bin bag or just pitch in on the collectively written online guide. Check out the Online Resources / Links Section

Be sure to also join the WormWiki Writers group

Latest Activity

Kristie replied to ProgressivePete's discussion 'Worm videos on Science Friday'

Interesting videos. I like the way the vermicomposting processed is integrated into the rest of their operation. Thanks for posting this.

1 hour ago

Stevesd replied to Stevesd's discussion 'small experiment'

getting the cardboard ripped is no problem. remember this will be a small bin with only a lb of worms. I've shredded tons of cardboard with only a box cutter. It really goes pretty fast that way. I prefer it in about 1 to 1.5 inch squares(not that I…

3 hours ago

Jay My worms love tea bags and Kiwi Fruit!!

3 hours ago

alonzo fretwell replied to alonzo fretwell's discussion 'seedling bottom heat mats' in the group Worm Bin Heater Users

it fits perfectly between trays of my worm factory such that they will still nest properly. so i keep mine under the bottom tray between it and the base. the mat is flexible, waterproof and durable. perhaps this picture will help. you can see the p…

3 hours ago

Jay updated their profile

3 hours ago

Kristie joined Steven Chow's group

Eisenia Fetida Farmers

Figured if the PE folks have a group maybe we should have one too

3 hours ago

Kristie replied to alonzo fretwell's discussion 'seedling bottom heat mats' in the group Worm Bin Heater Users

How do you use this with a tray system? Do you put it on top of the top bin?

3 hours ago

Kristie joined Eve's group

Worm Bin Heater Users

For those of us who need to keep our worms warm.

3 hours ago

Richard Hossman commented on Richard Hossman's blog post 'My Story'

Man this is turning into an addiction. Went out to the winrow today and kinda dug around and could not believe my eyes. Every handful I picked up was full of worms. They have migrated through15 feet of the pile and are at all levels and the full wid…

4 hours ago

Kristie replied to Kristie's discussion 'What do you do with full trays in the winter?' in the group Stackable Flow Through Bin Owners

I was thinking of trying something slightly different -- cut a 2-liter soda bottle in half, poke holes in the sides of the bottom part, put mostly unprocessed material from the top tray into it, and bury that in the stored container. Eventually, dum…

4 hours ago

Andrew replied to Kristie's discussion 'What do you do with full trays in the winter?' in the group Stackable Flow Through Bin Owners

Alright! That's some nice looking VC, Kristie. I'm going to test the onion bag harvesting method soon: onion bag harvest

4 hours ago

Richard Hossman updated their profile

4 hours ago

Jay added 3 photos

4 hours ago

Kristie replied to Kristie's discussion 'What do you do with full trays in the winter?' in the group Stackable Flow Through Bin Owners

Ok, here's my solution. I had this plastic container laying around. It was empty, and the lid is broken. Perfect, right? I dumped my bottom tray into it, then piled the VC up on one side so that any worms that remain in it can retreat to the center…

5 hours ago

Andrew and Jay are now friends

5 hours ago

Kenneth Westervelt left a comment for Todd DeVore

8 hours ago

rom mendoza replied to ProgressivePete's discussion 'Worm videos on Science Friday'

sugars can be processed by worms. for me they're not pets, they are there for for the purpose of reducing waste sent to landfill. i wouldn't buy sugar for the purpose of feeding worms but if i spilled some on the floor i wouldn't have a problem with…

8 hours ago

Jay commented on Stephen Sibley's group 'Californian Vermicomposters'

Greetings from California's Central Valley!!

8 hours ago

Jay joined Stephen Sibley's group

Californian Vermicomposters

Vermicomposters from California and/or surrounding areas to exchanges questions, ideas, and helpful hints to fellow vermicomposters in similar climate and geographical conditions!

8 hours ago

Jay commented on Jennifer Alfonso's photo 'Very happy with our worm friends.'

Awesome photo!! :)

8 hours ago

Forum

Worm videos on Science Friday 2 Replies

Started by ProgressivePete. Last reply by Kristie 1 hour ago.

small experiment 9 Replies

Started by Stevesd. Last reply by Stevesd 3 hours ago.

Commerical use 18 Replies

Started by Karan Kanodia. Last reply by Bart J. Meijer 15 hours ago.

Winter Worm Composting / Hot Compost 9 Replies

Started by Kevin R. Last reply by Andrew 1 day ago.

egg shells 20 Replies

Started by Zenon/Jennifer Herrera. Last reply by Sara 1 day ago.

Mystery Worms 4 Replies

Started by Peter Barnard. Last reply by Peter Barnard 1 day ago.

Raw almonds in bin? 4 Replies

Started by Kathryn Burleson. Last reply by rom mendoza 1 day ago.

using old books ? 10 Replies

Started by jeff thompson. Last reply by jeff thompson 1 day ago.

Christmas Worm Humor 2 Replies

Started by Heather Rinaldi. Last reply by Bob Lauver Dec 18.

Any good worm Writers/Bloggers out there?

Started by Sam Carterson Dec 17.

dead worms 6 Replies

Started by Nic. Last reply by Nic Dec 17.

Need help with cocoon ID 8 Replies

Started by Andrew. Last reply by Andrew Dec 17.

Worms in the White House 12 Replies

Started by Nancy. Last reply by John V. Anderson Dec 17.

Can human excreta be used in Vermicomposting 20 Replies

Started by Karan Kanodia. Last reply by John V. Anderson Dec 17.

Worm suppliers 69 Replies

Started by RJ_Hythloday. Last reply by John V. Anderson Dec 16.

some worms dead and look like they are cut in half 17 Replies

Started by martin. Last reply by John V. Anderson Dec 16.

Feeding paper towels 6 Replies

Started by Mark McClure. Last reply by John V. Anderson Dec 16.

African Nightcrawlers 5 Replies

Started by Zenon/Jennifer Herrera. Last reply by Peter Barnard Dec 16.

Worms crawling out of bin! 13 Replies

Started by Lindsay DeCosta. Last reply by Pamela Jones Dec 15.

DIY Flow Through bins: a collection of links 1 Reply

Started by Andrew. Last reply by Kristie Dec 14.

Blog Posts

When to add a tray......?

I'm getting to the end of the first week of vermicomposting! The WF is cooking along very nicely. The temps in the bin have been right between 72-77 degrees and the moisture content seems good (not too wet) crumbly and moist. I think I imported a rolly-poly (potato bug) from outside in some shredded leaf bedding. The worms are active and feeding heavily on the first couple of handfuls of food I put in there, and some are just getting to the second corner where I put some scraps the day before ye… Continue

Posted by Bob Lauver on December 18, 2009 at 5:41pm — 3 Comments

vintage earrings

Vintage earrings can never be old fashioned because they have a unique beauty in them. Just carry them off with an ease and confident as you always are, then wait and watch, the faces of the people turning up to you, because you will look stunning and gorgeous when you with this pair of earrings.

Making Vintage earrings is not an easy task as of making any other ki… Continue

Posted by penny kwok on December 17, 2009 at 2:22am — 13 Comments

happy, fat worms

still a ton of fruit flies. my layer of newsprint wasn't as thick as you guys suggested, but it's also only been a day so far.

the worms are a lot happier though. castings everywhere and babies too! i took some pics, but will have to u/l them a bit later.

Posted by rickie on December 16, 2009 at 5:17pm — 2 Comments

1 year and counting. . .

The end of November was my one year anniversary of vermicomposting. It's been fun and I've enjoyed fussing over my squirm. I started with a pound of Euros that I had to replace back in April so I could give my parents their own bin for the summer with big bait sized worms. They enjoyed the bin and my father harvested as many Euros as he could for fishing bait. I kept some of the smaller Euros when I gave my parents their own bin as a backup in case things didn't go well for them. They all did fi… Continue

Posted by Sara on December 16, 2009 at 4:32pm — 2 Comments

death by rain

the worms hate the rain. they were not directly in it, but the humidity has made the bin unbearable for them. it barely stopped raining a couple days ago.

the newsprint covering the food was so wet that there were puddles on it.

today, i noticed dried up worms that had climbed out and dried up to their deaths on the balcony :(

i added lots more bedding today (phone book pages, ripped in 1" strips). hopefully, that will dry it out.

the fruit fly situation is getting out of hand. i put an old… Continue

Posted by rickie on December 15, 2009 at 5:00pm — 5 Comments

Exodus? or Brothel?

I noticed a few worms escaped to the ground in the past few days. It's been dark and rainy here... perfect hiking weather for worms. I decided to not be offended-- but when I pulled off the top of my full-ish bin and found that the edge of the lid has been a big concert of worms and eggs and all-around partying. Gobs of them tumbled to the ground.

It took me a good while to gingerly scoop everyone up back onto their planet. But I definitely need to get a 2nd bin started. I think I am running a… Continue

Posted by Lamey on December 14, 2009 at 5:45pm

Worm donations anyone?????

I am planning on emailing the directors of the 2 bases here about vermicomposting at least some of the commasary wastes. my dad says that they fill 2 huge dumpsters every week, so even a little would be great. The idea would be more appealing to them if, of course, they got something for nothing. is anyone out there willing to donate even a pound of worms to go to the commasary???? please please please remember that i am just trying to see how many people are willing to donate some. this project… Continue

Posted by Nic on December 13, 2009 at 12:15pm — 3 Comments

worm food galore!!!

my dad works on base, and the commasary throws out foods that go bad. well he's been bringing them home ever so often. today, or rather yesterday, he brought home 2 cantelope, 4 cucumbers and a package of mushrooms for me. so after lunch i cut them all up and put some in my current worm bin and some to age. thank you dad!!

Posted by Nic on December 12, 2009 at 1:08pm — 11 Comments

1st 24 hours....

I got my worms from Bentley Christie (actually from KY somewhere) and they arrived in great shape even with the temperatures being bitter (15 degrees f ). I put the whole two pounds into my first tray of my new worm factory. The bedding had been set up and aging for a little over a week. Not much food in there, but I've been reading that less is more in the adjustment period upon arrival.

I have a pet snake in the same room as the worm bin (a nice warm room in the basement that keeps to a tempe… Continue

Posted by Bob Lauver on December 12, 2009 at 12:02pm — 6 Comments

I blend a lot of my food to feed my red wigglers and the earthworms

About once a week we clean out the refrigerator and throw away all the vegetables and fruits that are going bad, we fill up about two plastic bags per week. We have a very heavy duty blender (600 watts), I fill up the blender jar about 3/4 way and fill it up to about an inch below the top with water. The blender generally mixes up everything into very fine size in about 30 seconds. Every now and then, especially for carrots and tough roots, I need to run the blender for one minute. The secret is… Continue

Posted by Joel Harding on December 11, 2009 at 3:00pm — 2 Comments

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