Is this a GREEN or a BROWN in my worm bin?

[@AlmostOffGridGrandma]

Bin is looking great and I enjoyed learning about carbon to nitrogen ratios. Thanks Sandra 🥰

[@NanasWorms]

Thanks Krista. Recycling garden waste is so rewarding. ~ Sandra

[@nickthegardener.1120]

Great information Sandra, peek a boo looks in great condition too. Have a great weekend 😁🙏👌👍💪❤️

[@NanasWorms]

Thanks Nick! I think they'll like that corn 😉 ~ Sandra

[@gracieshomeandgardens5089]

Pek a bo looks awesome. Great info again sandra..you are full of wisdom.thank you.❤❤

[@NanasWorms]

Thanks Faye! I don't have chickens like you, so my worms have to eat our veggie scraps! ~ Sandra

[@gracieshomeandgardens5089]

@NanasWorms maybe one in new house you can have some? 😊

[@NanasWorms]

I wouldn't mind some chickens (or ducks), but Landon isn't keen! ~ Sandra

[@gracieshomeandgardens5089]

@@NanasWorms ducks would be nice too.they ate slugs and snails. But my hubby dont want ducks.😊

[@NanasWorms]

Duck eggs are sooo good, though! ~ Sandra

[@terrykingsallotmentgardening]

Thank you Sandra, always learning something from your blogs. 🎅Happy gardening, Terry King.

[@NanasWorms]

Thanks Terry. The same goes for dried out grass clippings because they are cut alive. ~ Sandra

[@terrykingsallotmentgardening]

@NanasWorms 🌱🌱🌱

[@AJsGreenTopics]

Two thumbs up Sanda. 🙂

[@NanasWorms]

Thanks so much, AJ. ⛄️😉 ~ Sandra

[@peggyhelblingsgardenwhatyo7920]

Good morning, Sandra, from Windermere, Florida zone 9b Great explanation on Carbon/ Nitrogen ratio and purpose. I'm sure Peek-a-boo will do a great job during your time away 🪱💩🪱💩🪱💩🪱💩🪱

[@NanasWorms]

Thanks so much, Peggy. I'm going to squeeze one more feeding in before we go. Fingers crossed! ~ Sandra

[@BETAMandailing91]

Thanks you for sharing this video.

[@NanasWorms]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching! ~ Sandra

[@Vermicompost]

Very interesting about the nitrogen content of cut plants and leaves versus those that died or fell on their own!! I guess that means the leaves I put in my bin after the hurricane have more nitrogen then fall leaves...which we really don't get around here!! Excellent info and video Sandra!!🪱🪱🪱

[@NanasWorms]

You're welcome, Patrick. As Brian pointed out, dry grass clippings are still high nitrogen, which some people may not realize. ~ Sandra

[@brianseybert192]

All good info Sandra. Bin is looking real healthy. Been drying out cut grass to use as a mulch for direct sown plants like carrots and greens. Turns out the dried grass is high in nitrogen, even tho it is brown. I harvested a bunch of flower heads and green leaves from my raspberries, sweet potatoes and luffa gourds for worm food over the winter . Corn husks take a while to disappear in my worm bins, my worms get plenty during the summer. One thing I do not have to grow is sweet corn (do not have room for it anyhow), I am fortunate to have multiple local sources for awesome sweet corn, never seem to freeze enough for winter. Merry Christmas!!!!!

[@NanasWorms]

Thank you for adding your experience, Brian. I was going to mention the nitrogen in fresh and dry grass clippings because it's something most of us handle. Thanks for your Christmas wishes - same to you! I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed at the moment but who isn't??! ~ Sandra

[@brianseybert192]

@@NanasWorms Sandra, try not to get too overwhelmed, I know at times, easier said than done. A few years ago I got overwhelmed with the garden, took a step back, and realized I was ruining my gardening experience. Now, I do what I can, when I can, sit and enjoy a beer as I watch the birds, etc out in the garden. Merry Christmas, YAY!!!!!

[@NanasWorms]

Thanks Brian. Merry Christmas! ~ Sandra

[@RandWFarmstead-TonyWalsh]

That’s what I’m scared about is messing all these ratios, I won’t even try to make true compost because of that. Thanks for sharing Sandra and hope y’all have a Merry Christmas my friend.

[@NanasWorms]

Making compost in large amounts is the way to go, Tony. It's much harder to mess up the ratios when you have a lot of bulk. One cubic yard is generally considered the minimum. With worm bins, you could easily feed something like horse or cow manure, which are the perfect ratio already. Worms would be quite happy living in only that! ~ Sandra

[@floyddargatz5369]

Thanks for your postings! I have an unrelated question. I think that some time ago you said something about a worm subspecies (?) from vancouver island. I'd be interested in knowing something more on this. Where did you find your info please? Thanks for your true to science postings

[@NanasWorms]

Hi Floyd, thanks for watching. I hope these links work: See my other video for a more detailed explanation of the beautiful pale purple worms called Arctiostrotus Vancouverensis. They came along for the ride when we brought manure onto our property from an organic farm in Shirley, BC in January 2021: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5rYdJdnbNN2hbM This is where I found my initial information: linnet.geog.ubc.ca/efauna/Atlas/Atlas.aspx?sciname=Arctiostrotus%20vancouverensis

[@floyddargatz5369]

@NanasWorms thank you very much. I have a garden, compost pile and the start of a worm windrow in Cedar (near Nanaimo). I noticed a pale worm while turning my compost. It moved faster than the rest. I'll look at your links. Thanks again

[@NanasWorms]

These big guys can move when disturbed, but they don't seem to be aversive to light. I have seen them move quickly. ~ Sandra

[@GardeningwithBarchuckin]

Nice talk about the carbon to nitrogen ratios. I like the chart showing the different ratios. The husks with juicy carrot peels looks like a great feeding. 😁🪱

[@NanasWorms]

Hey Rick, most of the time I think our food scraps are pretty unpalatable to worms, but the corn husks and the carrot peel really spoiled them! Thanks for watching! ~ Sandra