Cathy Isom fills us in on the benefits of red worm composting and how to get started. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours.
Red Worm Composting Benefits
If backyard composting hasn’t worked for you, but you still want to turn your kitchen waste into nourishing compost, you might try your hand at worm composting.
This is done indoors in plastic bins; and a well-run worm bin can be placed almost anywhere in the home without risk of worms escaping or other problems, such as unpleasant odors. It’s a great solution in areas with long winters, or for people who have trouble keeping pets or wildlife out of their backyard bins.
The red worms that are used in worm composting will eat just about anything that comes out of your
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“As the Worm Turns” Vermicomposting Basics
Video by the City of Davis, California
Learn more about starting, and caring for, your own Red Worm Composting bin.