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Scott Dickens
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WAITING FOR THE WORMS
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i thought that it would be nice to have a group for pioneering with new tybes of worm farming or new types of worms that you cross bread or any new ideA that you have with worm composting
Congras on the new addition.
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- When did you start composting with worms?
- November 20, 2008
- How were you introduced to vermicomposting?
- Science Fair experiment
- What do your worms like to eat?
- I don't know yet
- What kinds of worms do you have?
- Euro reds
- What worm bins do you use?
- Roughneck rubbermade totes
- How many pounds of garbage do your worms recycle each week?
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- About Me:
- My son and I are just getting started with this as a science fair project. But my son wants to make it into a business that he could make some extra money with. any help we get would be great.
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Science Fair
The Judges at the science fair were not kind to us.( they must be worm haters.) My son did not even get an honorable mention. His teach was surprised by this. She thought that he should have won. He had put in more time and work than the other kids. I think are problem was wi… Continue
Posted on January 29, 2009 at 6:31am — 3 Comments
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- At 9:26am on February 19, 2009,
Jerry said…
- Most science fair competitions have a required format. If the participant doesnt dot the I's and cross all the T's they arent usually considered for awards. It doesnt mean the project isnt a good one. In fact, kudos to you and your son for choosing worms. Dont know about making money off the deal but if you scale up you will have plenty of the best organic fertilizer, the castings, for your garden plants. Im at enough castings annually for 60 heirloom tomato plants+enough for a few friends. Keep at it.
- At 10:58am on January 16, 2009,
Rick Davis said… - Well I hope you won or win the science fair! Maybe you and young George could work up enough castings to start selling them locally. I know there are some big operations in the game but a local nursey just might enjoy knowing the source. Good luck and keep worming.
- At 9:53am on January 8, 2009,
Wormfarmergeorge said… - Tell George, welcome to the club. It's not always easy being a George, especially here lately. My grandpa was a George so it's a cross I bear proudly. Thanks for the comment on my worm page and may you be blessed with many castings in the near future. Normally that would be like me wishing you a crappy future, but worms put a whole new spin on things. Promote Global Worming and Peace.
- At 6:21pm on January 5, 2009,
Eli said… - Happy New Year! Hope your worms are fat and happy. Take care
- At 5:43pm on January 5, 2009,
Christy Olson said… - I am sorry it took so long for me to stop by and say Hi. I have been away from home for about two weeks. How is the project going? Does your son still like it? My keeps everything for the worms. It is so cute!
- At 12:10pm on December 25, 2008,
Eli said…
- Merry Christmas!!
I have a canadian site that is wonderful Manual of On-Farm Vermicomposting and Vermiculture
http://www.organicagcentre.ca/DOCs/Vermiculture_FarmersManual_gm.pdf
its full of information almost a scientific approach
- At 9:42pm on December 23, 2008,
Beth said… - I am glad to see your son is doing a science fair project on vermicomposting. I thought this would be a great topic. I have judged a few science fairs and one thing I will tell you is make sure you state your question, and answer it. You probably know this already. But, some of the students/contestants did not win simply because of this. But, it is not about winning anyway. Have fun!
- At 4:09pm on December 21, 2008,
Megan said… - Thanks Scott!
- At 10:27pm on December 18, 2008,
Robert Fraser said… - Hi Scott,
Merry Christmas to you and Family!
Hope to talk to you in the New Year.
Robert
- At 11:28am on December 18, 2008,
Sue said…
- Hi Scott,
I did contact Red Worm Composting before I even joined Vermicomposters. Unfortunately Bentley doesn't ship his worms that far (I am on the West Coast). He must really love his worms and doesn't want to risk them dieing in transport.
I have bought my last batch of worms closer to home. They arrived 2 days after placing the order (shipped via Canada Post).
If I need more worms, I think I will go find a stable and see if the owner will let me catch some worms. I have tried my back yard and the neighbour's by putting cardboard on the earth that looks "rich"; Nada! Maybe not long enough and then it started to get really cold.
I have never ever thought worms cost sooo much.
Sue
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