What do worms do?
Worms are the unsung heroes of the soil world. They play a huge role in turning organic waste into something valuable and keeping natural systems healthy.
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In the vermi-composting process, worms break down organic materials like food scraps and plant waste. They transform what would be trash into nutrient-rich worm casting, helping to reduce waste volume and create living soil full of a diversity of organisms.
Waste Management
By diverting organic waste from landfills, worms help manage waste in a way that reduces methane emissions and supports more sustainable practices. Returning organic waste back to the soil through advanced decomposition inside the worm's gut. They’re a natural, low-energy solution for farms, gardens, and small-scale operations.
Worm Castings
A powerful natural soil amendments, worm castings improve soil structure and boost nutrient availability. They help the soil hold water better, support beneficial microbes, and nurture long-term soil health without the risk of burning plants. A sustainable fertilizer.
Water Treatment and Filtration
Worm-processed materials can also play a role in water treatment. Castings improve soil infiltration, reduce nutrient runoff /erosion and help create healthier, more resilient environments that naturally filter water.
Beyond Soil: Bait and More
Worms aren’t just about soil - they also serve as natural bait for reptiles, birds and fish, support educational programs, and have a amazing wide-reaching impact on ecosystems. They’re simple creatures with a big, positive footprint.
Have you always wanted to start your own worm bin? .
Get Started with 3 easy steps!
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Visit the farm and get a tour! Learn about Red wigglers and all the different ways to create a bin or space designated for organic waste transformation.
Step 1: The Bin
Choose a container that allows airflow and drainage.
A plastic tote, wooden box, or purpose-built worm bin all work well. For beginners, a 10–20 gallon bin is ideal. Make sure the bin has drainage holes on the bottom, with a tray underneath to catch excess liquid. Place your bin in a shaded, temperature-stable area, out of the sun.
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Step 2: The Bedding
Bedding is both the worms’ home and their food and moisture source. Use shredded cardboard or newspaper, coconut coir, aged leaves, or straw. Lightly moisten the bedding until it feels like a wrung-out sponge—damp but not dripping.
Step 3: The Worms
Red wigglers (Eisenia fetida) are best for worm bins.
Start with about 1-2 pound of worms. Place them on top of the bedding and let them burrow down on their own. Add food scraps if you have them or feed next day. Give the worms a day to settle into their new environment.
Feeding & Maintenance
Once your bin is established, maintenance is simple.
Feed worms all your kitchen scraps. All your fruit and vegetable scraps, coffee grounds, crushed eggshells, shredded paper and cardboard. Throw food scraps on the bedding and avoid meat, dairy, and oily foods.
Keeping wet food scraps balanced with dry paper waste.Remember the more surface area created (this mean cutting up food scraps small and shredding cardboard) the faster the worms will consume.
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Check the bin weekly. A healthy worm bin should smell earthy, not rotten. If it becomes too wet or smelly, reduce feeding and add dry bedding. Over time, worms will turn bedding and food waste into rich, dark castings ready to use in gardens and plants.