While, it may be relatively easy to get started with vermicomposting, choosing the right worm compost bin is a tricky job in itself, right?  We get it. It took us ages to settle on the right one for ourselves…with a ton of confusion on the way.  It might be overwhelming at first, not knowing where to start. In general, there are two types of worm composting bins available in the market: tray system bins, and...

The rising interest in organic farming has put increased value on worm castings in recent times. But they can take a lot of work to produce yourself! Unlike chemical fertilizers, worm castings are 100% organic and offer a sustainable alternative to increase agricultural production without degrading the quality of the soil. Many farmers have started producing their own worm castings in their backyard. If you don’t want to go through the hassles of maintaining a...

Whether you are raising worms for compost or for fishing bait, the size of your worms is going to matter. If you notice that your worms are on the smaller side, then that could be cause for concern as it could be an indication of an inadequate living environment, one that will need changing sooner rather than later.  On the other hand, it could also be an indication that you simply need to be adding...

Due to their lack of a noticeable head, it has led many people to wonder, do earthworms have a front and a back end?  In actual fact, the earthworm does have a front and a back end. Despite us not being able to see the difference between one end and the other with our naked eyes, there are ways to detect which end the earthworm’s mouth is and which end its anus is.  In that...

Knowing how to store worm castings is easy to learn, and it’s really worthwhile to create your own stock of castings. With a little planning, you can turn any non-airtight container (or even an airtight container with the lid slightly ajar or with holes drilled in the lid) into a usable supply throughout the year. By having your worm compost instantly available when needed, you can save time and money. Not only is worm compost...

How do earthworms protect themselves despite seeming so harmless? Earthworms are annelids, also known as Phylum Annelida, whose original habitat was, in fact, the ocean. Over time, they have evolved with bodies adept at surviving on and in the land. The Earthworms we find in our gardens today have several means of defense to deal with predators. They also have some impressive extra sensory perceptions to detect impending danger. They can adapt to different temperatures,...

Worm composting has become an increasingly popular means of gardening, and more and more people are interested in building their own worm farm to feed their garden. But can you introduce new worm species into your garden without a compost bin? Which ones are best? It is essential to understand that not every type of worm is ideal for your compost or your garden.  As far as the earthworm goes, the red wiggler and the nightcrawler...

Worm composting has become an increasingly popular activity due to its money-saving capabilities, waste reduction and ease of use. Simply put, with just one worm bin, a few composting worms and plenty of food scraps, anyone can have organic compost for free, right in their own homes.  However, all worm composters have to start somewhere, and it’s not always easy knowing how to create your own worm bin.  You need to know what surface area...

For anyone who is starting a worm farm, it can be difficult to figure out the balance at first to ensure that there is a continuously moist environment, worm bedding (in the form of coffee grounds, shredded paper, shredded newspaper, shredded cardboard, coconut coir, peat moss, etc.), and plenty of organic material to feed the worms. However, sometimes, no matter how careful we are, our worm bins manage to be so inviting that other little...

Are there any worm sellers near me? Where to look for them? This post is to help all our readers who are looking for and/or wondering where to look for worms and things related to them or for the sellers who are looking to sell worms. To be precise, there are two sole motives of this post: Challenges you will have to face while buying worms internationally A directory to help you where you can...