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Hi Catherine Sorry this reply took so long been having a problem logging on to NING
The worm shed is open sided with the roof about ten foot high as the shed runs in a north south direction The worm beds are in full sun from about 6:3o in the morn...
The compost process requires:
* a sufficiently large pile with a balance of green and brown matter
* water
* lots and lots of air. Lots and lots. That is why you turn it. Otherwise you get anaerobic bacteria and it stinks.
If you're reluctant to use the VC because of a mite infestation try storing them in an uncovered tub for a while, maybe stir it up every few days or so. I think you'll find that once it dries out a little and conditions in the VC are less of what ...
Eve,
Thank you for your research on mites, I am comforted. As a new virmicomposter I panicked when I first saw them. I have a question though. What about the mites in the castings. I am reluctant to use castings in my plants if the mites are goin...
Great View! The hills look just like the walls of the Grand Canyon. Looks like home 8' )
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- At 10:02am on June 3, 2009,
James said… - Hi there,
I saw that you make ceramic worm composters. They look beautiful, and exactly what I'm looking for to start my own worm composting. Do you ship them to the US, or do you know of anyone in the US making a similar item?
Cheers,
James
- At 12:46am on April 8, 2009,
Janet Walker said… - Hello again Marylou, I am not going to persue your lovely pots this year, I will keep in touch. Good luck with your lovely pots. Love Janet
- At 2:53am on March 22, 2009,
Janet Walker said…
- Hello Marylou, I have sent you a message. I love you ceramic worm pots.My email is busygirl@telkomsa.net, regards Janet
- At 3:05am on March 13, 2009,
Gwen Powell said… - Hi Marylou
Just LOVE your ceramic composter - wish there was a way we could import them to the UK - people will go CRAZY for them!
Also love the "Afsaal" tile you made for Oom Danie! I might have to commission my own in some time to come ;o)
Kind regards
Gwen
- At 10:37am on February 25, 2009,
Louis said… - Hi Marylou,
I need to buy a few more worms from oom Danie
as I am in Knysna on Friday.
I don't have his address however & don't seem to
be able to reach him on the landline.
My email address is louisarthur4@gmail.com if you would
be so kind as to drop me a line.
Enjoy the heat,
Louis
Mossel Bay
- At 6:30am on December 2, 2008,
Mark said… - Hi tnx Mary
Innovative ceramic composters..are you making them yourself?..and yes I'm sure world and country economics will encourage that?..
- At 10:47pm on October 27, 2008,
Jenni said… - Hi Marylou
How did it go at the market this weekend. Did you get a lot of interest in your bins? I was just looking again at the pictures and they really look lovely. I would look stunning on a covered patio and would not have to be relegated to a back corner of the garden.
- At 10:15am on October 15, 2008,
Michael said… - I can believe that they are quite time consuming to make. I don't think it would be too much at around R 2500. The nice thing about the pots is that they can be used for more than just wormeries. Once again... I like.
- At 10:09am on October 2, 2008,
Jenni said…
- Hi Marylou - I guess I'm just full of surprises! Looking forward to seeing your creation. I think R2500 would probably be acceptable when you consider the cost of plastic bins - Garden World in Jhb is selling a 50L bin with 3 trays and starter worms for R1330. The idea of the terracotta ones is unique and I think the cost of transporting it to the purchaser may be a bit of a drawback. I suppose I will have to come and play golf on the garden route so that I can collect one from you and not have to pay a courier
- At 5:33am on September 16, 2008,
Eve said…
- Yes he is a quite a handful too.
His name is Clark, after Clark Kent of Superman fame. I went shopping one day and left the windows down. Found him in the car when i got back. Figured if he could fly he must be a supper cat.
Profile Information
- When did you start composting with worms?
- January 1, 2008
- How were you introduced to vermicomposting?
- Carte Blanche documentary on TV
- What do your worms like to eat?
- vegetable and fruit peels, coffee, tea bags, aged manure if I can get it, mollasses and mielie meal for treats
- What kinds of worms do you have?
- redworms- the wriggly ones
- What worm bins do you use?
- 1 bought 3 layer bin, 2 ceramic "earthmaid" composters, 2 x home made plastic bins and one compost heap
- How many pounds of garbage do your worms recycle each week?
- I am a kilogram person but would guess up to 10 to 15 pounds
- About Me:
- I love gardening and worm castings are the best. My vegetable garden is doing very well since giving it vermicompost and vermitea. When I am not gardening or playing with worms, I am an artist that makes handmade tiles and mosaics and ceramic earthworm composters. My goal is to get the whole town worm farming, and then the closest town will be next.
- Website:
- http://www.earthmaidtiles.com
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