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I just returned from a trip to Wal-Mart and Lowes to purchase supplies to make this affordable tea maker. Wal-Mart was out of the paint strainers and five gallon buckets, but Lowes was right next door.
I can't wait to try it out.
From the photos of the dirtmaker I've been thinking it wouldn't be very complicated to build one. The metal bar harvester is just a hand winch pulling it across the bottom grate. I'm also not sure that it is necessary to pull a bar all the way acr...
I have been looking closer at the 96 gallon Toter I have and although it's the toughest looking trash can I can find, getting the vermicompost out of the bottom would be difficult. The wheels are not on the outside, so there are a lot of nooks and...
Hi Kathy,
Here are the links I promised:
Gamble Creek Farm and Center for Integrated Agriculture
Geraldson Community Farm
Congratulations. It sounds like you've got a good start.
Wow! I'm far from an expert on this line of thinking, but I'm sure those that are will be pitching to provide some of the thoughts you are looking for.
How big is your farm? Is it large enough to start a Community Sustained Agriculture (CSA) effo...
I know what you mean about making big bins. I've got early blueprints already drawn up for a flow-through bin that's pallet-ready, and I haven't even been doing this for a year yet. Living in the city, it won't be hard for me to find cafes willing...
Today we had a visitor stop for turkey and stuffing. This visitor is a soil scientist, so a visit to the three worm bins was inevitable. It was nice to have a visitor that appreciated the effort we are making to improve the environment.
Kind of i...
Here's an update....
I've had worms in one of the top containers for a couple of months now with no ill effects. I have taken the advice and check the moisture each morning. It's not been dry yet.
I have seen a lot of posts around the internet today about keeping worms warm in winter. I don' t have to worry about that, but it did give me an idea. What do you think about reversing the process for cooling?
When I had double knee surgery I us...
Another nice video. Good job.
Nice looking video. Your worm bin looks so clearn and new. I'm guessing it won't stay that way long though.
When I separate worms from nearly finished compost I purposely use a holding container. I continue separating worms from the holding container another month or more. There are also tons of cocoons that will continue to hatch if you keep the compos...
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- When did you start composting with worms?
- March 1, 2009
- How were you introduced to vermicomposting?
- Wife's gardening catalog and internet searches
- What do your worms like to eat?
- They seem to like bell peppers and coffee a lot
- What kinds of worms do you have?
- Eisenia foetidas
- What worm bins do you use?
- Gusanito vertical bin, OSCR Jr., and another home made bin
- How many pounds of garbage do your worms recycle each week?
- About 5 lbs at this point, but growing.
- About Me:
- I'm new to composting with worms in 2009. My wife and I are really enjoying it so far. Now I want to make bins for all my friends and relatives. They don't know what they are missing.
We started a backyard garden in the backyard and recently harvested our first turnip greens, a banana pepper, and a few small squash. We top dress the plants with vermicompost every few weeks and it's working great.
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Affordable Vermicompost Tea Maker
I just returned from a trip to Wal-Mart and Lowes to purchase supplies to make Deuley's affordable team maker. Wal-Mart was out of the paint strainers and five gallon buckets, but Lowes was right next door.
I can't wait to try it out.
I can't wait to try it out.
Posted on November 29, 2009 at 3:30pm —
Thanksgiving
Today we had a visitor stop by for turkey and stuffing. This visitor is a soil scientist, so a visit to the three worm bins was inevitable. It was nice to have a visitor that appreciated the effort we are making to improve the environment.
Kind of inspired me to go ahead and make the flow through I've been talking about. I'd like to make something big (like a OSCR or Dirtmaker), but I don't have that kind of food supply available yet.
I'm thinking a 60 gallon trash can will work. I have a 96 g… Continue
Kind of inspired me to go ahead and make the flow through I've been talking about. I'd like to make something big (like a OSCR or Dirtmaker), but I don't have that kind of food supply available yet.
I'm thinking a 60 gallon trash can will work. I have a 96 g… Continue
Posted on November 26, 2009 at 7:00pm — 2 Comments
Wife's reaction today
My wife is very supportive of my vermicomposting efforts and helps me with sorting worms from compost from time to time. Tonight we were sorting a tray in my vertical bin and she was waiting for me to separate the trays and pull out the bottom tray we wanted to separate. (Keep in mind that she hasn't seen the worms for awhile.)
I took the top lid off. My wife said, "Wow there's a lot of worms in there."
I lifted up the first tray. My wife said, "Oh my. You've got a lot of worms."
I pulled out… Continue
I took the top lid off. My wife said, "Wow there's a lot of worms in there."
I lifted up the first tray. My wife said, "Oh my. You've got a lot of worms."
I pulled out… Continue
Posted on November 16, 2009 at 7:00pm — 5 Comments
Community Supported Agriculture
I was invited to attend a new member orientation at Gamble Creek Farm in Parrish, Florida on Saturday morning. We joined the farm membership program to ensure that we have a reliable source of locally grown vegetables.
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Posted on October 25, 2009 at 4:13pm — 6 Comments
Do You Know Where Your Food Comes From?
I spent 5 minutes at the local grocery store this afternoon conducting an informal survey. This survey was meant to validate an article I read on Huffington Post earlier today.
A short quiz (answers below) --
1. Where does salmon come from?
2. Where do artichoke hearts come from?
3. Water chestnuts?
4. Cactus?
5. What about mushrooms?
6. Mayonaise?
Answers:
1. Thailand o… Continue
A short quiz (answers below) --
1. Where does salmon come from?
2. Where do artichoke hearts come from?
3. Water chestnuts?
4. Cactus?
5. What about mushrooms?
6. Mayonaise?
Answers:
1. Thailand o… Continue
Posted on October 25, 2009 at 3:07pm — 7 Comments
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- At 11:24pm on November 27, 2009,
Janet Walker said…
- Hello there, I suggest that you lo0k at the properties of Pineapple. I have only learned about the Bromelain from my well educated clients. The person who lost her worms left a whole pineapple, cut in half lengthwise on top of the worms for a couple of weeks. I DO think that bits of pineapple or skin will not significantly harm the worm box but I guess it would be better to compost the fruit first. i.e. let it decompose and then the microbes will be available to the worms. Jan.
- At 12:11pm on July 19, 2009,
Sue said…
- Thanks Brian.
Yeah, that's the thing with knees because they have to carry our body. So go easy on them, don't play soccer, foot ball and the likes, lol. Or tennis!
Duff Bromley is having trouble figuring out what to do with his 3000 worms and his new Gusanito. I don't have that problem (but one I don't mind having: too many worms) so what I suggested to him is just my idea. If you don't mind, I'll direct him to you. I'm not sure if you have been following his posts and the comments.
http://vermicomposters.ning.com/forum/topics/incorporating-the-rubbermaid?page=3&commentId=2094123%3AComment%3A31527&x=1#2094123Comment31527
I'll wait for your approval before I contact Duff. Thanks Brian.
- At 8:16am on July 19, 2009,
- Hi Brian, how are your knees doing? Much better I suppose.
I have a question. If you are using 4 working trays, do you feed every one of them. Don't you have worms dangling from under each tray when you lift them to feed the tray below it, and having worms fall to the floor?
How many worms do you think you have in each tray? Looking at the picture you posted on June 7, you have quite a population there.
- At 12:29pm on June 6, 2009,
bpearcy10 said…
- Good luck with the cocoons. That should work well for you. The cocoons in my castings container have been hatching like crazy. In the past two days I've removed at least 40 juveniles without even looking hard.
My physical therapy is going well (I think). I was not expecting it to take this long though. I am just now walking without crutches (but not very well or straight).
- At 11:51am on June 6, 2009,
- Hi Brian,
Ah, forgot about your knee surgery. Hope it's getting along well.
I have "inheritted" 2 - 32 gal. Rubbermaid w. wheels but the wall seems so thin to me. It will be easy cutting but I am concerned that once cut out and drilled, if it will hold the weight's pressure of the grill. It might just rip unless probably some strengthening sleeve (?) is used around the drilled hole? I'm no engineer, this is just my thoughts.
We do have a 96 gal Schaefer which is being used for garbage for the past ..... I don't know, maybe close to 30 yrs. when it was subsidized by city hall. And yes, it does stand quite a beating. I was thinking that the thick wall will provide some protection from freezing come winter. I am planning to put it in the garage during the minus temp. Hate to think to heat up the entire garage full of stuff (not car) just for the worms. For the door cut-out I was going to drill a hole as a starting point to saw. I don't know the name of that thin saw (like a thick wire) but I'm sure you know which I mean. Eve's idea is very good, using the cut out piece by adding hinges and a hook. I think I will do the same (when I get the cheap cart)
The heating system she added looks very nice but I don't think I will go that route. TOO much work and more parts.
I have ordered 5000 EF cocoons from Blue Ridge Organics in NC. So, once they hatched and multiply, I will need something bigger than the WF and OSCAR Jr.
Can't afford buying that many worms. The prices here in Canada for worms are very steep.
Cheers.
- At 9:34am on June 6, 2009,
- Brian,
have you converted your 96 gal tote to a worm home yet? I'm still looking for a cheap cart and am curious how you built/are going to build yours.
- At 9:18am on May 8, 2009,
Brent Anderson said… - Well It sounds more technical than it is. I can shoot ya some photos later, but it will be a while as I'm out of town working..... I simply siliconed a piece of nylon screen over the drain hole; put a bucket under the hole to catch any few drops of lechate that may drip out; and a sheet over the top. The only thing that I did outside the norm is to line the bottom with neoprene air diffuser line (it seems to work way better than the traditional air-stones). A timer turns on the air pump for fifteen minutes about 18 hours a day. It works really well and the population is DENSE!
- At 6:27am on April 23, 2009,
Tiffany Sizemore said… - Hey!
I used to have an indoor bin but then I moved it outside to the shed because my fiance couldn't handle the fact that there were worms in the house - haha. I think if you keep your worms in a shady cool spot outside it should be fine. You will have alot escape because they like to wander when they are outdoors. I have Red African Nightcrawlers - and when I bought them the lady said that they were the best type for Florida's heat and humidity. They really have been wonderful and they reproduce like crazy. Good luck with your new adventure! When I get to a bigger place I'll be trying a homemade outdoor bin....so let me know how yours goes!
- At 7:31pm on April 6, 2009,
Kelly DuLong said… - Glad to hear it's working! Good move, by the way (Florida). It just snowed all day today.
- At 4:24pm on April 1, 2009,
Dwayne said… - I have been able to manage 4 bins outdoors. One wooden, two plastic and one concrete block. Shade and water is the key!!
Have fun!
Dwayne
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