Worms can compost kitchen scraps and shredded paper much faster than the aerobic compost process utilized in most commercial backyard compost bins. A vermicomposting (worm composting) bin can be built ...

Want to learn how to vermicompost? Start your DIY worm farm by sourcing your worms and building a worm bin for your little wriggling composters. Worms eat kitchen scraps and create worm castings, ...

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If you have a compost pile or a worm bin, you’re well on your way to creating the amazing product some gardeners call black gold — finished compost rich with nutrients. You can buy a starter worm bin ...

Composting is a wonderful hobby to take on as a gardener. Not only does it provide you with nutrient-rich matter to feed your plants, it's also rewarding to watch waste be repurposed into something ...

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Composting is the process of turning food scraps and yard waste into nutrient-rich fertilizer. You can try a range of composting methods based on your needs and the amount of space you have. If you ...