As we eat, we get lots of food scraps. We can run these down the garbage disposal, but that wastes water and is noisy. We can toss them in the garbage, but then they sit in the land fills. Yes they do degrade quickly, but wouldn't it be better if we could make use of them?
If you have a big yard, you could have a compost pile and put your veggie scraps there, but if you live in a small space, this will not work. You may still want some nice compost to put on your potted plants. They would love it if you did. This is a great fertilizer and makes your flowers feel strong. If you live in an apartment, or just don't want to deal with a large compost bin, may I suggest a worm bin?
Worm Chalet
What is a worm bin?
Well, a worm bin is simply a box that holds your scrap veggies and some worms. The worms will eat your leftovers and turn them into nice rich compost.
But doesn't it stink?
No! A well cared for worm smells like sweet soil. As long as you keep
meat and dairy away from the bin they usually have very little odor,
and then only a sweet one. Many people keep them under their beds.
What can I put in it?
The love fruits and veggies, but you can also toss in grains such as
oatmeal, your used coffee grounds, with paper filter, tea leaves with
the bag, and more. You can even put in potato peels and other things
that many people keep out of their compost bins because they might grow.
Red Wiggler Worms
Do I need to dig up worms for it?
No. The earthworms you find in your yard are not good for worm bins.
Earthworms prefer larger spaces where they can work undisturbed. Your
worm bin will be too small for them and get moved around too much. It
will also get warmer in there than earthworms like.
Building or Buying a worm bin and worms
This is just an overview article. Please see the links below to get information on how to build your own as well as links to purchase premade worm bins and packages of worms.
Links
Come live with me: How to make and take care of your own neighborhood of worms
Composting with a worm bin
