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Interesting videos. I like the way the vermicomposting processed is integrated into the rest of their operation. Thanks for posting this.
Figured if the PE folks have a group maybe we should have one too
How do you use this with a tray system? Do you put it on top of the top bin?
For those of us who need to keep our worms warm.
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…
Alright! That's some nice looking VC, Kristie. I'm going to test the onion bag harvesting method soon: onion bag harvest
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…
I put the leaves in a old dutch oven with top on at 180 for 30 min.I also try to dry them out before heating them it keeps the odor down.
What temperature do you cook them at?
Composted pine needles sifted through 1/4 inch hardware cloth are nice and fluffy.
I have found a slug or two in my bins after using shredded leaves,now I heat the leaves in my oven and no more slugs and bugs
Thanks for the link -- I will read the article carefully.
Here's an article from the Gusanito site that may be helpful. According to the author, "Optimal storage methods will be influenced by whether one is storing earthworm castings or vermicompost. "
I plan to store mine in the type of large dog food ba…
John, I'm glad you are on this forum. You have a lot to share with everyone here. However, I've noticed that many of your comments tend to end conversations (with the exception of this thread, of course) -- your points are important, but they tend t…
I think that the main issue with pine needles is that they are acidic. I'd avoid large amounts of them fresh but I imagine that once they're dried out they would be fine.
i recall recently reading that pine-needles should not be used. however i cannot find the reference and without the direct reference i leave it to your discretion.
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- When did you start composting with worms?
- January 15, 2009
- What do your worms like to eat?
- Carrot peels, fruits, squash
- What kinds of worms do you have?
- red wrigglers
- What worm bins do you use?
- 5-tray worm factory
- About Me:
- I live in the Washington DC suburbs, in a small townhouse with my husband and two cats. I have a small garden in my backyard, and I keep my Worm Factory in my basement. I use the VC I produce in my garden.
- Website:
- http://www.papaya-palace.com
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