by Matt Gibson Compost and soil are not the same thing — and using the wrong one (or the wrong ratio) can actually hurt your plants. Gardeners often use the terms interchangeably, but they serve very different roles. Compost is a soil amendment: something you add to soil to … [Read more...]
How to Improve Your Garden and the Environment by Composting with Red Worms
By J.D. Hendrick, Owner of RedWigglersFarm.com Red worms (Red Wigglers) turn organic material into worm castings (you might have also heard it called vermicompost). Plants thrive in this natural fertilizer. Soil Regeneration: We can all help the environment by … [Read more...]
How to Correctly Feed Compost Worms: What, When, How and How Much
by Matt Gibson Worm composting, also called vermicomposting, is a great way to use kitchen scraps to create a nutrient-rich compost to feed your garden and keep it producing year-round. In a large container, simply shred some newspaper and leaves from your yard to create a … [Read more...]
Where To Find Composting Worms
Worms aren't just for fishing bait anymore. The art of vermicomposting (using worms to produce compost) and vermiculture (raising and breeding worms) has reached new heights of popularity in recent times. Both environmentalists and gardeners (or anyone who is both) are finding … [Read more...]
Worm Composting Indoors
One of the fastest growing and popular ways to compost indoors is through vermicomposting or composting with worms. This method is relatively maintenance free, easy, convenient, and stink-free. Setting up costs less than most people spend on soil for flower beds, pots, or … [Read more...]