Growing a Greener World Episode 1213 - Sonoma Valley Worm Farm: Where Are They Now?

[@mikereynolds8804]

Welcome back! You were appointment TV for me, when my local PBS dropped you for some awful programming. Thank you, very much! Go Joe L! 😊

[@ggwtv]

Thanks Mike!! That means a lot! 🙌

[@charuchandioksingh464]

I have been wormfarming for last two years and the results are obvious in my garden. From veges to flowers to indoor plants, everything is thriving plus my kitchen and other organic waste is doing something useful instead of going into landfills. We shifted to Australia 2 and a half years ago and I noticed that gardeners here are very aware about vermiculture and composting. I didn't have to buy any of my wormbins or worms. I inherited them from a local community hub and m so greatful. You can find worms in all my container n beds today and my plants get food available to them right in their containers.

[@rafa106900]

All of us need to compost and have a vermicomposting bin. Thanks

[@GardenMyselfHappy]

This is perfectly timed for me to find. Well done KZbin. I set up my own wormery this last week. I'm excited to learn more.

[@maybeerainmaybeesnow]

I hope that there will be more episodes!

[@fireflydreams1791]

This was by far endlessly fascinating and my favorite episode to date and after years of watching that is saying a lot. I had to watch it twice to take in every single thing he said and I appreciate this video more than I can say. I am now planning to add worms to my compost bins and looking into online designs for making a worm farm at my home.

[@JB-mj7hg]

This was one of the best video's I've ever watched about wormfarming. It was very inspiring. Thank you!

[@amandabuchanan5689]

One of my goals this year is to start a small scale vermicomposting system with bins so my garden is more efficient and less costly. I would love to eventually do it on a small retail scale as well but thats long term goals.

[@dannyschumaker]

I hear ya! Im thinking the same lol

[@clairegordon8475]

All about this! We’ve had a worm bin for the past 5 years. It’s amazing at how much they help the plants.

[@carlafawcett3851]

I have 3 bins! Love my worms. They are amazing little creatures. I am saving my castings for next gardening season : )

[@marcoswilliams2261]

Hello Carla How are you doing today?

[@marjoriejohnson6535]

Loved the TV show and glad to see him again. As I have practiced organic garden all of my life and for almost 60 years as a grown up I was so glad to have someone on tv that I could to relate to.

[@teresastrayhorn277]

Mr. Joe I can't begin to tell you how much I loved this episode. I LOVE worms! I live in a small apartment and have many health problems, but I have my own make-shift worm bin on my tiny patio. The castings they give me help my herbs grow so beautiful. I love your show, your farm, and your teaching. You help me to dream of a garden I can call my own and grow my own food like my parents did. Thank you!💖

[@marcoswilliams2261]

Hello Teresa How are you doing this day?

[@pawelkapica5363]

What a great episode. I just got into worm farming myself here in Germany with 1000 Worms. And I want to grow my population for commercial sale. What a shame the first epsidode about Sonoma fram isnt't on your channel anymore. I would love to see the smaller scale operation to learn from it. Thanks and kind regards

[@TheJournalofBiophilicDesign]

What a fabulous video, thanks, Joe! So fascinating about the pool table effect to see when they need feeding. When I was a kid I had a little club "Save the Worms" here in my little inner city area in London. My mates and I used to rescue worms from the side walk and put them back on the soil. You hardly see worms now. Another reason this video is great, to encourage more people to farm them to encourage better soil, better worm populations and greater biodiversity. Thanks again, Joe. Love your videos :)

[@brianoliver5640]

I farm worms also only not on such a large scale ,l have five bath worm farms and I totally agree the soil,plant and produce health and taste that the worms produce is absolutely amazing I myself would say my garden yield has increased fourfold at least. Worm farming is a no brainer in my humble opinion.👍🐞🐝

[@rescuereadyroadsidellc5938]

Joe thanks I'm getting back into the garden you really inspire to Grow A Greener World

[@TheDumplingMan]

Got my worm bin in May 2020. And since then I can't imagine not having a worm bin anymore.

[@arnaldogloria1749]

Thank you Sir! this is such an amazing story. Very encouraging and the way we should pursue in getting rid of those toxins that creates unhealthy food. God Bless!

[@kristineobrien8878]

Thank you for all this info…I know 30 years is a long time, but you’ve opened so many gardeners eyes…including mine❤

[@robertling9872]

Beautiful, thanks for sharing this information and video.

[@emelynnguyen932]

i love this episode, i live in sonoma county! i’m so excited to be starting my worm bins this year

[@chinatownboy3368]

Aunty, Don't buy bins. I use cardboard boxes. You can get all the free boxes from Costco, Trader Joe's, and Amazon. Just put your yard and kitchen scraps into the box. Put the worms in. Close the flap. Then start the next box. Add a few worms from the 1st box. Repeat.

[@kathockman765]

Just found you! hooray! I moved to a new town this past summer...want to turn my backyard into a place my mama would be proud of...she had a beautiful green thumb. Trying mom! This channel will help...thank you!

[@Freedom-kf1pw]

This was absolutely amazing! I've never been so interested in worms my whole life! thank y'all for this wonderful work that y'all do, it truly does make the world a better, much healthier place! 🌍🥰♥️

[@kelsherry1]

Hi Joe, I love your show and am wondering, will there be a new season?

[@torobred1]

I was wodering the same thing. New season or upload an earlier one?

[@ronneitzel2869]

great video, i need to get my book in your hands. the green wizards guide.

[@jenhagan1123]

I just absolutely love your show and I’m from Sonoma County. Luther Burbank Gardens would be an awesome place for you to visit in Santa Rosa.

[@emilytheriver8722]

I love these videos. I’m a garage vermicomposter. The only aspect of this video that I’m not super keen on is this…With Peat bogs being decimated by our demand for peat moss (and all of the associated negative environmental implications) I’m surprised this business is still packaging their worms with peat instead of an alternative.

[@Gabi-lt4mx]

You are right. Leafs are a good alternative. I tested coffee ground and saw dust. Paper works also, but it is also already scare.

[@julielance3588]

I wish I knew you were going to be in Sonoma County. I born and raised here it is a beautiful place. I would have love to have meet you. You have help me take my gardening to the next level. I hope you had a great time in this great part of the world.

[@thelittlegarden8015]

I have a regular compost bin and can't imagine not having one.

[@emilyneal7888]

Now do a show on using those castings: new plantings, side dressing, amending.

[@marcoswilliams2261]

Hello Emily How are you doing?

[@paullemay3218]

I have a compost pile that I use and it is full of worms. 👍💚🇨🇦🌱

[@ninastone9054]

Awesome content here. I have already found a retailer near me that has his product!!

[@timcoates3821]

The only problem i have had with bagged castings is when i have opened the bag i wonderd if the dry castings inside are still ok. So i upped my own castings prodution sio i never have to buy store castings ever agin

[@ggwtv]

Making your own is always best. Same thing with compost. Good job! 👍

[@mllokie9075]

I am finding you hit ppl with the costs of the fertilizer and what they save Love the worms and yard is so beautiful

[@195dm]

Hello from Italy! I have built a small flow system for composting worms myself and I am really happy with it. the results are evident both in the Dell'Orto plants and in those of the garden I got the worms from a man who has been composting worms since 1980 who has practically given them to me we must all be more aware of the power of worms

[@myk1200s]

Hi Joe, Great video 👍very informative and amazing what those worms can do and produce. I was just wondering if you had any videos or ideas on how to start a small worm farm for home gardening thx.

[@toneyjohnson8910]

love that stuff I use it every year.

[@augardenideas2189]

thank you, worms are very helpful in growing plants

[@MyPlantWorld]

Awesome sharing 👍

[@timmooney2460]

How is Jack doing these days? I have started some worm bins in my garage here in Florida. My local AGRICULTURE CENTER say that it cannot be done in Florida. I prove them wring every day.

[@charlesbale8376]

Fabulous information.

[@SrTacoman]

The game changers are the big oil and coke, Pepsi, and nestle

[@lorrigierman7089]

Amazing episode! Would love to know how to do this for a small home garden. I don't have space for a compost bin. Are there other options?

[@rescheetz]

Can you recommend some good books for the home gardener to get started on this subject? Great video will you be doing more on this topic for the home gardeners?

[@etiennelouw9244]

I had a compost bin where I put in a bag of potting soil that was unusable so I added my kitchen scraps and it turned into a earthworm bin.

[@FeedingMyFloridaSoul]

I havent watched this episode yet so sorry if he answers my question, but why dont they make any more episodes?

[@cindyrae2605]

Is the worm farm still in operation?

[@ggwtv]

It is in transition to a new buyer.

[@savannahgiles6146]

Is there designs for these worm bins?

[@durindacavin1941]

Where is this show now?

[@ggwtv]

We have completed our 12 seasons over 12 years and now are only submitting new episodes to this KZbin channel. New episodes will only be very few each year as we focus on other areas of our company to produce new content online.

[@tomneukranz3834]

Jack, does TerraVesco have a liquid application for home and farm? I'm in contact with farmers using drip systems over 1000s of acres. Could we apply Terravesco's liquid VermiExtract through our drip systems?

[@jackchambers640]

Yes we do. We have one gallon and 5 gallon jugs we sell online. We also have 250 gallon IBC's available. Tanker trucks can pick up 5,000 gallons a day.

[@charliehoos9773]

I have so many worms that I even find some in pots. Don’t tell my chickens. They eat enough

[@maryjokiffney3554]

Where can I get this in Chester County PA?

[@MsSunstoned]

Makes me wonder what all the chemicals that we spray on our lawns, yards & gardens are doing to the worms of the planet.

[@carennash9853]

I’d like to know the difference between worm composting & manures biology. In other words using a cup of good manure in each hole vs worm castings.

[@johnmack7336]

I live in New Orleans, La. How can I buy some of your worms from your farm....

[@jackturner4917]

Great video. Thanks. Waste streams are underutilized and should undoubtedly be tapped into more often. Dairy is among the most unethical industries in the world. Organic or otherwise.

[@MrKatzengreis]

More videos, pleeeeeeease !!!

[@sharonthomas3711]

I live in New York Queens NY.

[@sharonthomas3711]

Hello I love watching your shows you learn a lot of things about growing your own food. Thank you. I have a challenge for you. Can you help me with my backyard I wanted to grow some food this year and I know with your help I Will Make it ☺️

[@marcoswilliams2261]

Hello Sharon How are you doing this beautiful day?

[@sharonthomas3711]

@@marcoswilliams2261 Hello Marcos I am doing well I still have the invitation open just let me know. I would love to see you transform my garden to a sustainable place for me and my family. Thank you 😊

[@marcoswilliams2261]

@@sharonthomas3711 I’m Marcos from Texas but I’m originally from Brazil. Where are you from?

[@TheThriftedPlanter]

I've only been finding those crazy invasive worms that you don't want in my garden

[@ebemunYT]

wow ,

[@seyahat.kral12]

👍👍👍👍

[@susanrieske4258]

Can red wiggles live through winter in an outdoor compost bin in zone 5 mid Michigan?

[@ross6343]

Yes, if your compost bin is large enough. My bins are 4' by 4' by 4' [made with reclaimed pallets] which I fill in the Fall with mostly leaves shredded by a lawn mower. I throw red wigglers on top of my first layer. I make certain to 'water soak' each layer I add to the bins. I don't turn those piles - I let them sit until the following Fall. During the warmer months I check the moisture level and, if needed, I'll add water with a hose. When I empty those bins, I have what I call black gold full of earth worms and worm castings. I find that earth worms and leaves go together like hand in glove.

[@susanrieske4258]

@@ross6343 Thank you for your detailed answer! I use the same bin setup. In addition, I have a "worm farm" in my basement that I use for kitchen scraps in the winter when it's hard to get out to the compost bins (snow & cold out :-) ) When ready to harvest worm castings, I carefully separate out the worms and toss the castings into my outdoor compost. It certainly would be easier to just toss the whole thing, worms and all, into there. Do you find red wigglers in your's when you harvest, or do they perish?

[@ross6343]

@@susanrieske4258 Oh yes...and they go into my raised beds. I don't bother to screen either. Whatever 'material' that hasn't been completely composted goes in to. I find that 'material' acts as a decent mulch and, by the following Spring, the worms have eaten that stuff into black gold. A side note...I do all my composting on bare ground - here's why. The composting process attracts 'native' earthworms as well when done on bare ground. People ask me what's my secret - I tell them earthworms help me be a better soil farmer. Happy gardening!

[@susanrieske4258]

@@ross6343 do you have to buy new worms ?

[@ross6343]

@@susanrieske4258 No. When I start a new compost bin, I take a handful of worms from my grow beds and throw on the first layer. Worms multiply fast IF there's enough of a food source. Hope this helps.

[@markrodrigue9503]

8 mill seems a little small seems like it would be more

[@marjoriejohnson6535]

Worms should never be added to a forest area...worms break down leaf layer to quickly which leaves the floor open to erosion.

[@conniewojahn6445]

My uneducated guess is that the cow manure adds as much value as the worms provide. Cow manure is great alone after composting to remove unwanted components. The dairy farmer is probably absolutely delighted to get rid of the manure his cows produce. It's great such a relationship works for both the worm producer and the dairy farmer. I'm a milkalcoholic. Can't live without it. So go get some more cow manure and keep the cows healthy by having a clean environment.

[@JeffSmith-eq3kc]

I do wonder how you take this to the degree where thousands of acres of corn or soy beans are using worms instead of synthetics. Is it cost prohibitive still? Must be.

[@rugratsonthecarpet]

Unfortunately the Asian Jumping Worms have all but eliminated or displaced all of our earth worms, so sad.

[@mikebull7775]

What happened to this channel!? 😕

[@insider3737]

My wife saw this episode last week and she has told everybody! you need to make her a distributor she is buying it and work recommending it to everyone ha ha ha

[@ggwtv]

😂🪱. We might have to do that! 🙌

[@tanis1111]

First timer to your channel but long time watcher of Growing a Greener World. Thanks for all you do your show is very informative with great tips. Your garden is amazing as well. keep up the good work. Grow On ♥️😃🫑🍅🥕🥦