How to Start a Worm Farm

It's easy for gardeners to raise worms and benefit from worm castings. With a simple plastic bin and organic material you already have, you can start a worm farm, compost your kitchen waste, and improve your garden soil. And it can all be done inside your home. (Video #104)
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[@66RAW66]

It's so nice to watch videos from someone with such a calm, peaceful manner; many folks who make gardening and related videos act like hyper-caffeinated used car salesman on here.

[@Fish-please]

The Bob Ross of gardening :)

[@stephensellinger2902]

...or Mr. Rogers

[@troydavis144]

I was just researching vermicompost and then noticed that you posted a video about it today! I'll take that as a sign to get my worms started! Thanks

[@GardenerScott]

That's great! Enjoy it!

[@TuckFwitter]

did you start ?

[@Doitallgp]

@@GardenerScott have you put out an update on your vermicomposting?

[@maryknipp9623]

My husband and I have been talking and learning about having a worm farm for several years. We are taking the plunge this year! Thank you for all your information! We SO appreciate learning things from your channel! :-) Thank you!

[@ronthornton2583]

Scott, my "Dry" worm farm is flourishing. When I fed the farm this morning, I was astonished to see how many worms were in it ☺ I built it less than one month ago. Of course it is summer here in New Zealand. A HUGE thumbs up!!!

[@GardenerScott]

Thanks, Ron.

[@HiltTilt]

That bit about the gizzard was really interesting! Never knew that, thanks for the tutorial

[@GardenerScott]

You're welcome.

[@AJsGreenTopics]

Great worm bin tips. Have a great day.

[@GardenerScott]

Thanks.

[@jarnold8803]

Mama had a few choice words when she found me using the food processor

[@GardenerScott]

😋

[@Zenstudent105]

I finally convinced my wife to start a worm farm with the help of this video!

[@amwag82]

I loved his way of explaining everything

[@RADCOMJ1]

Ditto the below . You have a great timbre and tone (i work in the broadcast industry). Your voice is calming and makes the informatoin you are delivering easier to intake. One of the most best worm videos i have found on youtube. Thank you for taking the time to share.

[@keithphipps3731]

Hey brother. I just saw one of your videos on worm farming and you did it right. I used to have a worm farm a few years ago until I moved and I lost them all due to neglect. I was in the process of painting, etc and I didn't have time to keep an eye on my worms. I had about 20,000+ European Night Crawlers. I was raising them in two (2) refrigerators laying on their back so that I could lift the door up. It gave the worms more room. I am planning on starting the worm farm back-up this year 2020. Thanks for showing me a few ideas I just about forgotten. I will let you know how they are doing in a few months.

[@GardenerScott]

I look forward to hearing about your progress, Keith. It sounds like you had a large operation with your worms.

[@mmtruooao8377]

i wont be able to start composting in my apartment but im glad to have the resource, going to try this someday :)

[@jbbolts]

this would work fine in an appt... what are you worried about?

[@marjoriejohnson6535]

I have had a worm for well over 30 years. I think I bought them when uncle Jim first started. I found an ad in organic gardener sometime in the early 70's. . I now use restraunt tubs with no tops..I don't have escapees.....I leave a light on for a couple days when I first put them inca new tote. I finally sold the big worm farm after giving away worms and selling them for years.. I have used the system that A V wormery on you tube has gone to. I used to comment on his vlogs but don't often much anymore...I only have raised red wigglers for mostly environmental reasons..read up folks on damage worms can do ....therefore my worms are contained..I make manure tea to recharge my castings and microwave the castings if I am going to use the castings outside.. the worm casting tea is then put on the " baked " castings to recharge...I also use the worm tea to charge bio char..look into what gardner Scott says about using bio char......good luck....

[@hulkamania5071]

does microwaving the castings kill or lessen the biodiversity aka microorganisms in the castings?

[@marjoriejohnson6535]

@@hulkamania5071 yes..why would you want to????

[@hulkamania5071]

@@marjoriejohnson6535 i missed the part about recharging the microwaved castings, i understand now, its to get rid of the worm eggs.

[@marjoriejohnson6535]

@@hulkamania5071 now you have it..adding the tea returns the beneficial without the worm eggs.

[@davedaddy101]

Very informative video. Thank you very much.

[@Taqvaylittura]

grreat video. Great presentation! Thanks

[@davidwillis292]

Very good Presentation.

[@grampandrich7486]

Thank s Scott for the info.

[@habs4life41]

Although i will never do this, i enjoyed the video and it looks fun for anyone who will try it !

[@GardenerScott]

Thank you!

[@carolynblack1060]

Great video, want to try this and also galvanized steel beds. wonderful idea for living in the city! God bless

[@GardenerScott]

Thanks. I'll be adding some galvanized steel beds in my garden soon.

[@janellelirette_co]

Nice video! Makes me want to raise worms!

[@GardenerScott]

Thanks! Easy to do. 🙂

[@wascopI]

Look forward to watching the progress have been considering this myself.

[@SokemRokemRobot]

The year that I started my garden, I made a cover for the raised bed so that the rain and snow wouldn't wash away the fertilizer in the dirt. When I looked at the cover one day, after it had rained, there were literally hundreds of small earthworms on top. I still, to this day, don't know how those worms got there. It was as though, they had come down from the sky during the rain. That event happened two more times after that, and is still a mystery to me. It was a nice way to add more earthworms to my garden.

[@dystopiagear6999]

I tried a worm farm for the first time this year and ended up losing them due to poor moisture management on my part. I'll be trying again over the winter, though!

[@GardenerScott]

Good luck.

[@tomworkout5330]

thank you sir, very helpful content

[@zinnialady5153]

Well done. Thank you.

[@GardenerScott]

Thanks.

[@Guiller369]

Very interesting video dear Scott, greetings from Mx. This week I started with my farm worm because I went to buy vermicompost and my friend gave me this with alive worms, a lot of it, I don’t use the vermicompost to produce humic acids, I use it for create my own worm farm 😁

[@theoverworkedgardener5648]

Im going to start mine soon.

[@GardenerScott]

Good for you. 👍

[@terrywereb7639]

I recently just made my first planted aquarium, and had purchased some substrate...seems this is volcanic material, and very dusty.... Would be a wonderful, mineral rich addition to a vermicompost bin. In the past, I have also added alfalfa pellets and the fines from my rabbit feed bags....

[@christiensgarden3325]

Great video and lots of great info

[@tranthiduyen615]

Xin chào anh, chúc anh cuối tuần vui vẻ ạ.

[@GardenerScott]

Cảm ơn bạn. Bạn cũng vậy.

[@tranthiduyen615]

@@GardenerScott cảm ơn anh

[@tannenbaum3444]

Smaller holes on the bin top. You will need to drain the bin...I added another bin below with small holes to allow the top bin to drain. The liquid can be saved and poured it into a jug for use in Spring.

[@GardenerScott]

Thanks. I try to maintain the moisture level within the bin so that I don't have to drain it. The leachate can be quite smelly and I like to avoid that inside the house.

[@zacharysimon2952]

I’ve seen this done with outside worm composting. I didn’t realize that it was possible to maintain them inside before seeing this video.

[@Klink52]

@@GardenerScott I've seen other videos where the bin has had holes drilled in the bottom and then placed on top of an additional lid to allow for drainage.

[@hal7ter]

When I found I'd put too much water in my bin, I tilted it and sucked it up with a turkey baster, then added dry bedding etc,.

[@beverlystufflebeam5731]

My grandmother grew them to sale for fishing. She fed them corn meal as well as scraps! I’ve been considering it. So I think it’s time to add worm farm. But her beds where very much soil or I guess droppings. She had a wooden bed with flip lid and legs to keep it up to a height easy for an older person to handle them. No clue what bio char is

[@karenlatham4053]

I started my first worm ben early this spring. Lol I'm using local worms tho. Hopefully I can buy some next spring because mine breed slow! Lazy buggers lol.

[@GardenerScott]

Funny to think of lazy worms. :)

[@wendywhite7413]

I just ordered worms yesterday from the same place you ordered. I’m a newbie at gardening and found your videos this morning! I think that’s quite a coincidence too! So I’m trying to create a backyard garden in my suburban Oklahoma neighborhood lots of red clay dirt loving your videos!

[@GardenerScott]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@jeannamcgregor9967]

Scott, I can't help but think how complex this sounds. I just drilled a tote, put a bunch of garden waste and paper shreds in the tote, watered it, and put red worms from the garden in. Then I just kept feeding them kitchen & garden scraps and paper shreds. I have thousands of worms! It's out in the garden because we don't get hard freezes here...where do you keep yours during winter?

[@GardenerScott]

I keep mine inside all year.

[@richardyap7873]

Hello there, How to you take care of the worm pee in this instance. Do you just kept it in the bin? How do you drain it out?

[@GardenerScott]

Worm pee is a term for the leachate that drains out the bottom of beds that are too wet. Worms really don't pee like other animals. By keeping the moisture levels in the bin healthy, there is little need to drain it.

[@wm005]

I always thought you should not use newspaper with color ink? Enjoyed your video...

[@GardenerScott]

Thanks. The most recent info I've seen says that 100 percent of newspaper ink is now non-toxic.

[@rlatham3128]

The worm farm mentioned below also grew other species of worms; those requiring much cooler temps. Mostly for fishing. Your thoughts?

[@GardenerScott]

Different worms do better in different environments. Choosing shallow worms like red wrigglers to use the castings works better for indoor vermiculture. Cornmeal is a good food.

[@gjbowens13]

Very informative video. Now, when do you use the casting soil in your garden, do the worms need to be a certain size? Very new to this.

[@GardenerScott]

Thank you. The worms don't need to be a certain size to collect the castings, but they do need to be the right type of worm. I'll cover that in the next video. The castings are best as a soil amendment to add in spring. I'll cover all of that in a third video.

[@nickthegardener.1120]

Loved this. I'm doing similar.💚👍 Bio char and eco thrive charge insect frass.😁

[@customcutter100]

Starting a Hugelkultur raised bed. I have 2" of wood planks (starting to break down with white fungus growing on it), 1" of rotting leaves, 2" of wood plank, 2-3" of grass and roots and ornamental corn plants, 12" of compost horse manure and topsoil mix. Wondering if I should throw in a few containers of earthworms also. I dug it about 8" deep to start (down to the yellow builders sand), and only found 2 grubs in an area 3' x 30'. I live in a subdivision so yellow builders sand and 6" of topsoil 30 years ago, when the house was built. I have earthworms under a large live oak on the other side of the yard, but nothing on this side of the house. Thanks, Ken

[@GardenerScott]

You can transplant some of the earthworms from your oak area to the new area. If you buy earthworms, there's no guarantee they will survive your weather and soil conditions but you know your native worms will.

[@funluvnrm]

I watched a video, where she has a worm bin & she says that it's best to where rubber gloves, as the worms don't like the oils on our skin. Is this true please... Great videos, thank you for caring & sharing as needed... I've actually been having some worms, leaves paper etc. in my raised bed, I was told this makes it easier. When I added more food etc., I found many more worms & some cute little babies. Is this a wise thing to do or is it better to make a worm bin please? I live in an apartment & I have my raised bed on my patio & have some long sticks in the corners & middle & plastic over the top to keep them warmer as I live where it can get a bit cold... I have liked & subscribed & rang the little bell, did ya hear it ringing? Great video, & can't wait for more videos on DIY projects, lessons, detailed advice & reviews is always appreciated, smiles...😘 🌹🌈💞🎵🌷🌼🌺💖😆👏👍💫🌟✌ 💛 ☘️ ☘️~"1 & all please take care of you & for others that need you through all these undesired difficult trying times"~ 😘 ~"Love, Hope, Peace, Kindness, Dreams, Inspiration, Laughter, Joy, Give, Live & Let Live"~

[@GardenerScott]

I can't imagine the small amount of skin oil would have much effect when compared to the amount of material in the bin, but if you are at all concerned you can wear gloves. Worms in raised beds are great, but may not survive freezing temperatures on a patio. A worm bin inside can be a good option. Welcome to the channel! I have many, many more videos on my channel home page.

[@ClxpzNUM1]

Thanks for the heart and what kind of shredded paper do you recommend

[@GardenerScott]

I use shredded newspaper.

[@lilycardoso4679]

Love your video. I have a question about grinding the egg shells, Will it scratch the container?

[@GardenerScott]

Thanks. That is a good question and I have noticed some scratching on plastic containers. My glass blender doesn't scratch but I need a lot more eggshells to use it.

[@lilycardoso4679]

@@GardenerScott Right. Glass would be better I don't want to scratch my Vitamix plastic container.

[@ghostridergale]

Liliet Cardoso We’ve been using our vitamix to grind up egg shells for our chickens for quite some time and so far haven’t noticed any scratches or any other damage. Considering the vitamix is designed for grinding up some pretty hard nuts and other grains, I don’t see egg shells ever being a problem myself! We do cook the egg shells in the oven for a short time before grinding them so there’s no raw eggs that might get our chickens wanting to start egging their own eggs they lay. Which by baking the egg shells may make them a little harder too?

[@PBarrPrince]

I don't have and probably won't have biochar. Should I replace it with something or go ahead without it?

[@GardenerScott]

I don't need it at all.

[@mishelehelena6622]

Hello, I am starting a red worm farm according to your directions! I would like to know if you can have more than one breed of worm in a single bin? I also have an established Meal worm bin. Can they be put in with my other worms? Thank you in advance!

[@GardenerScott]

Meal worms are larvae and different than earthworms. I haven't done it and don't know anyone who has, but it's worth a try to find out how they live together.

[@BoazTube69]

How can you tell if the newspaper that you use has any chemicals? What about the ink used to print the newspaper?

[@GardenerScott]

Most newspaper inks are plant based and the paper should be clean, so unless you suspect contamination it should be fine.

[@angvelez12]

Can I use some Diatomaceous?

[@EliasToronto]

Thank you for the video. I ve question…can I feed my worms avocado/mango seeds?

[@GardenerScott]

Any flesh around the seeds will end up as worm food but the seeds won't break down enough to be food.

[@EliasToronto]

Thank you for your quick reply

[@dystopiagear6999]

An addition to keeping red wigglers to generate castings, what are your thoughts on adding larger earth worms directly to garden beds and compost piles once weather warms up to help condition the soil and break stuff down?

[@GardenerScott]

That's a good question. Different types of worms live in different soil zones so it is difficult to add the proper worm to the proper space. I have found that if the conditions are right, worms will find the beds naturally. My school garden project was bordered by concrete, with terrible soil that had layers of gravel and rock in it. When we created beds with new soil and plenty of organic matter, the worms found them and exploded in population. Keep adding compost to your soil, mulch with organic material, and you should have plenty of worms to help condition the soil.

[@dystopiagear6999]

@@GardenerScott yeah... I haven't convinced myself to buy worms to add to the beds yet because my soil seems to already have a decent population of worms and other insects without me doing anything special. Just the basic organics techniques as you describe.

[@franciscorivera6271]

my regards , does 90 degrees harm the worms ? thank you so much !!

[@GardenerScott]

Yes, that heat can kill them. They do best in temps between 55-75.

[@cyndismith4939]

Somewhere, I saw a video of someone putting ice on top of the compost to keep it cooler in the summer months. No idea how effective it is.

[@Chip1189]

Id be trying to sell them as bait

[@brianmartin7964]

is it safe to give them moldy or rotten food

[@GardenerScott]

It often is. If the food has started to ferment the alcohol in it may pose a problem.

[@dwightdaniels8322]

Hi Scott. I have a question. Should I be using distilled water to soak my shredded news paper and cardboard for my worm bin?

[@GardenerScott]

I don't think so. Regular tap water will lose chlorine quickly and most of us have water with good minerals in it.

[@hulkamania5071]

rain water is best but it does not matter

[@malexmartinez4007]

9:35 How every true gentleman should treat their visiting mother-in-law.

[@rlatham3128]

A local worm farm which is no longer there, used to feed their worms daily with cornmeal sprinkled on top of the bed. You OK with that form of feeding?

[@rlatham3128]

I started my worm farm based on your video. It's doing great and I've harvested three or four batches of castings. All's fine. However, I have found something in the garden I do not understand. I'd like to send you a picture and get your feedback. How can I reach you with a picture or video?

[@GardenerScott]

You can send it to [e-mail]

[@kimberlygardner8392]

Most KZbinrs that I leave comments and ask questions never answer my questions and I can't figure out why, I have been watching a lot of worm bin videos and I was just wondering they was telling me do not use cardboard with ink on it. You use shredded up newspaper and that has a whole bunch of ink on it, so it's okay to use shredded up newspaper even though there's ink on it????? Because I used to deliver newspapers and my hands would be black from the newspapers. Thanks for the video

[@GardenerScott]

The ink used by most newspapers is plant based and not a problem. Shiny inks on cardboard and in magazines might by an issue because of the possible metals in them.

[@ichiroyoe]

Hi Scott! Do we need holes in bottom to drain the excess liquid (worm tea)? I see your bin dont have one.

[@GardenerScott]

I don't have drain holes because I add bedding and limit feeding to keep the bed from getting too wet.

[@ichiroyoe]

@@GardenerScott Thanks for your reply Scott! Very much appreciated ^^

[@jillrake3787]

I would like to know how you can stay crouched on your knees so long?!

[@GardenerScott]

Just lucky I guess.

[@rlatham3128]

I saw a KZbin video recently which talked about "BLUE WORMS" and that they are not as good as red wigglers. Tell me about the difference.

[@GardenerScott]

Blue worms tend to be used for vermicomposting in some parts of the world like Asia and Australia. They are smaller but eat a lot and reproduce well. They don't handle temperature extremes well. In the US, red wrigglers are the most common.

[@sidouali5709]

Don't you need to put holes at the bottom as there will be liquid generated?

[@GardenerScott]

I avoid excess liquid by watching what I feed them and adding dry bedding when needed.

[@susantreadway6585]

You talk about "a pound of worms" but I went to a site to buy worms and they sell in units of 100, 250, etc. How does that relate? Thanks in advance.

[@GardenerScott]

It varies a bit, but a pound is about 1,000 red wriggler worms.

[@russstrah1546]

Great vid! could I just start with a couple dozen (bait) night crawlers

[@GardenerScott]

Thanks! Night crawlers are not good for home composting. They burrow deep and don't typically feed on the surface. Great in the garden, but not in a container.

[@Fish_Master]

Will this smell I don’t have a basement so I’d have to do this inside

[@GardenerScott]

It will only smell if it gets too wet. By keeping it slightly moist and avoiding standing water at the bottom, it shouldn't smell at all.

[@dorothyhill905]

Thanks for the video, very informative. I read that colored newspaper should not be used. If so, where can I purchase black and white newspapers?

[@GardenerScott]

Most newspapers use soy-based ink for their normal black and white newsprint.

[@cyndismith4939]

Many newspapers sell their odds and ends rolls of paper that they can't use. Generally very affordable and you don't have to worry about inks.

[@gilbert691]

Is it ok if the news papers have ink on them?

[@GardenerScott]

Yes. Most ink is plant-based.

[@peterwong1231]

Scott I am about to venture into vermicomposting. What would you suggest for the number of red wigglers per 18 gallon tote?

[@GardenerScott]

I started with one pound.

[@peterwong1231]

@@GardenerScott Thank you!

[@soulsaw666]

thank you for sharing your experience with us Scott. btw i saw people using peat moss/coco coir for bedding material , what do you think about it? is there any specific reason for you using shredded newspaper or is it just the way you prefer? i really enjoy the way you are teaching and i value your information. thank you again :)

[@GardenerScott]

Thanks. Peat and coir can be good options and are used quite a bit, but I have a few issues with each. One of the biggest issues with a worm bin is that it can become quite acidic if the type of food isn't monitored well; peat is acidic and can worsen that problem. Some coir still has chemical and/or salt residue and needs to have special conditioning before using; without that extra step it may be harmful to worms. Newspapers are now printed with organic ink and need to be recycled... this is a great way to keep them out of landfills.

[@charlesstock64]

I have been using shredded Amazon box (and tape) for bedding and I believe some food. I also feed the worms (red wrigglers) coffee grinds, veggie scraps and carrot and apple pulp from our daily juicing. That pulp goes fast as it is already broken down physically and actually starts to ferment in my biobin after a day or two. I also shred unbleached paper used in packaging as bedding and food. Seems to break down well by keeping it moist.

[@peterfrieser4113]

Good evening, Do you also have. Experience with fish worms ..Dendrobena ..,Wisch food is best to give ?? Peter from Holland please give a reaction

[@GardenerScott]

I haven't grown fishing worms like this. I have collected some that appear in the garden naturally to take fishing.

[@richardsmiley6501]

Are pine needles ok?

[@GardenerScott]

They and other woody materials are not best because they take so long to decompose and become food.

[@LileCremeans]

Gardener Scott, would putting tulle netting on top of the with farm keep the worms from escaping? Or would the tulle somehow harm the worms?

[@GardenerScott]

I don't think it would harm the worms and it might help encourage the worms to stay.

[@Im-just-Stardust]

After 3 years, how was the result of your worm farm? Are you happy with the results?

[@GardenerScott]

The worms are doing great. I'm very happy with all the castings I can use.

[@lancerudy9934]

Drill holes on the top do you put screen on the top?

[@GardenerScott]

I just have the holes in the plastic top. I don't use a screen.

[@svetlanikolova7673]

worms also process human waste. Worm composting of human waste saves time water and money Worms are one of the best recyclers of organic waste there is. They eat 80 % of the waste I generate, including tp, rolls, napkins paper. I diverted at least 3 tons of garbage over the past 6 years by making it in to worm food for my land.

[@hal7ter]

When your friends sit down to dinner at your home, do you tell them how you fertilize your garden? That is my only problem with that, other that waiting for the human waste to get eaten - does it not smell ?

[@implodingsoftly]

I have worms 💚🍃

[@jeffmartins3158]

How long can you store the castings for. If I start this now it should be for next years garden.

[@GardenerScott]

I tend to use then right away, but the castings can last for months.

[@jiaunmew878]

Hi Mr. Scott. What do I do, If I have too much worm? I only going to have 1 or 2 pot of veggie?

[@GardenerScott]

You can use more cardboard or paper or use grass and leaves.

[@vanschermerhorn7167]

What is Biochar ?

[@GardenerScott]

I explain it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gojKYpmja7imZ68

[@joseorta9928]

Whats the link to order worms on- line..???

[@GardenerScott]

You can do a search for composting worms. I suggest trying to find a source near where you live.

[@chriskelly1825]

What’s the best fungus to have in your bin

[@GardenerScott]

I don't have an answer for that. Naturally occurring bacteria and fungus help create a balance environment.

[@kspdt]

I probably wont be starting a worm farm, but should I be buying worms and putting them into my 2 foot raised beds, and into my ground level garden? Red wigglers or nightcrawler? If so, where to buy? Thanks again.

[@GardenerScott]

It depends on your climate. Red wrigglers only live in the top few inches of soil and if you have cold winters where the ground freezes, it will kill the worms. Night crawlers live deeper in soil and might work. I am not a fan of introducing creatures to our soil that are not native to our particular region so I encourage you to check in your area and see if there is a local worm producer. Bait shops that sell worms fro fishing might be a good place to find worms from your area.

[@kspdt]

@@GardenerScott Thanks, I should have said I live in Southern Missouri. Night crawlers are native. We do get freezes that will harden the first couple inches.

[@georgezaiter2493]

Hi Scott, I am new subscriber I really enjoy your videos Can you use earth worms from the garden? Instead of buying Thanks George

[@GardenerScott]

Thanks, George. Welcome to the channel. The Red Wrigglers are a unique worm that lives and eats in the top few inches of soil. Most garden worms roam and burrow deep and won't do well in a plastic bin for long.

[@tomjones4318]

Those are some happy worms. Interesting comparisons to livestock. We have red wigglers here everywhere. Probly decendents of the survivors of fishing trips decades ago. They come into my compost piles after the heat is over. Then they all disapeared, I figured the preditors got them all. Then a while later the compost was full of thousands of baby worms. Aparently they lay eggs and leave. I'm starting an experiment where I beautify my lawn using mainly worms. Worms and compost for fertility and worm tea to fight pests. I've not seen any info on it here so I'm having to figure out how. First big problem is how to get compost and biochar into established grass. Once the area is full of worms I have to keep them happy with proper moisture and food. I think I've got most of it worked out but I still have things to learn about worms. >>>Gardner Scott do you know any way to kill grubs without killing earth worms?

[@GardenerScott]

I don't like to use chemical pesticides for that reason. There are nematodes that you can use to target grubs. Check your nursery or an online search for nematodes to kill grubs.

[@hal7ter]

@@GardenerScott Attract grubs by leaving boards or cardboard laying about - sprinkle them with salt from a salt shaker.

[@maryannreeves4317]

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[@aaustin3704]

Where is your vidio for the bio-char please?

[@GardenerScott]

Here's my biochar video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gojKYpmja7imZ68

[@aaustin3704]

@@GardenerScott thank you much from CoSpr.

[@sinittaniese9102]

Could I start my worm farm during the autumn/winter months or should I wait untill spring?

[@GardenerScott]

You can start any time.

[@sinittaniese9102]

@@GardenerScott thank you for your response 😁how many worms should I start with?

[@GardenerScott]

One pound or about 1,000 worms.

[@dennisyao1196]

Can i use saw dust as bedding to start my worm farm? Tnx

[@GardenerScott]

You can us some sawdust, but you should mix it with other bedding. By itself it can clump and become too dense for the worms.

[@dennisyao1196]

@@GardenerScott tnx for giving your time to answer my question. So what should i mix it with? Shredded newspaper?

[@GardenerScott]

@@dennisyao1196 Shredded newspaper and shredded cardboard are both good.

[@lisasdfwhightechworld9946]

I see worms in my plastic tumble composter bin. Why can't I buy the worms and put them in my composter bin without all the food and grit and biochar? That would make the composting go faster.

[@GardenerScott]

You can, but if the composter reaches high temperatures it will kill the worms.

[@lisasdfwhightechworld9946]

@@GardenerScott Yes, in Texas it gets warm. Thank you for your reply.

[@douglasbowman4985]

what i biochar

[@GardenerScott]

Here's my video on biochar: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gojKYpmja7imZ68

[@andrewmonteith8794]

A good fisherman friend who sadly ended up in the hospital with a very serious ailment, very near to death he told his wife to tip his two bins of worms into the garden hedge, the good woman thought better and phoned me, would i want the worms. now I have them i am looking for any tips or information as to how to keep them alive, so far with help on youtube they seem to be doing ok

[@themcguyfam954]

i started a worm farm they are starting to go under

[@goodinitiative9580]

Way you didn't use PM OR CC Or compost it's more Bater than the new pepper Personally I have 2 worm bed and I heat use NP. I do not compost & PM. So far everything perfect their so happy

[@GardenerScott]

The primary reason is because it is a good way to recycle newspaper. If I buy peat moss or coco coir I prefer to use them in potting mix.

[@goodinitiative9580]

@@GardenerScott the problem of the newspaper contain ink witch is made from chimical. Instead you can use the brown shipping paper.

[@GardenerScott]

In the U.S. and many other countries, the ink is made from soy; no chemicals. Brown shipping paper is a good idea.

[@goodinitiative9580]

@@GardenerScott Thank you for your interaction. I really enjoy watching your work. I have benefited from some points, but others prefer my own way, or from some other bloggers. I always see the most effective way to do the work. I am currently working on a virgin garden. Part of the forest is full of grass and Wedd's . Maybe at the beginning of next spring I'll start, I'll start blogging. I hope you like some of the ideas I'm working on.

[@GardenerScott]

Thanks for your comment. I agree that there is no single method that is best and we should all explore other sources for information. Best wishes on your new garden and future blogging.

[@Pearlygatefarm]

3 years and it finally happened... I have worms.... ❤ 🤍 💙 🧡 🖤

[@aaustin3704]

No Got no eggshells, plantbase eater. Do you truly need them?

[@GardenerScott]

No. The eggshells add grit. You can use coffee grounds and sifted garden soil.

[@aaustin3704]

@@GardenerScott wonderfull, thank you

[@shdwbnndbyyt]

Hmmm, worms for chicken feed.....

[@donaldslayton2769]

Dumb and dumber tribute

[@markgolvani8469]

I was just researching vermicompost and then noticed that you posted a video about it today! I'll take that as a sign to get my worms started! Thanks

[@nickthegardener.1120]

How'd you get on?👍

[@yanirisencarnacion04]

This is the first vermicompost video that I have seen that's so easy and simple to do. thanks for this video and like always I love how well you explain everything.

[@elberthardy961]

Another super video! I grow mine in every one of 21 totes along with my plants. they seem to be doing OK, but I want all the worms I can get. When I was a kid of about 12, I was startled while playing in the dirt around my Dad's peony plants by 2 huge Earth Worms. At first I thought they were snakes. They measured about a foot long and 1/2" in diameter! I regularly feed them my Organic Vegan kitchen scraps. Into my bins, I inserted an 8" + or - length of 4" pvc pipe with holes in the sides and no bottom. Then I simply place a potted plant or flower into it for a lid. When I feed my worms, I lift out the potted plant, throw in the scraps and put the plant back. It seems to work and improves my soil too. Thanks for this video!

[@GardenerScott]

That's a big worm! Thanks for an interesting way to have worms and plants together. Thanks.

[@TheTrock121]

I caught a worm about that big when I was a kid and haven't seen another one since.

[@aaustin3704]

I am plant base so no eggshells for me. Wonder what to replace this with?

[@thomasdempsey6419]

verry helpful, lots i didnt know. but im not clear on what that char stuff was. thank you.

[@davidschmidt270]

@@thomasdempsey6419 hey Tom... basically burnt up wood! If you make don't use anything inorganic, like pressure treated wood with chemicals in it....also don't burn the wood completely....I think gardener Scott has a video on biochar actually