Let’s give you some tips and tricks

Hi guys. I hope you liked this trick, works great with castings drier.
For worms or supplies visit my website TheGardenAndWormLady.com
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[@JennStowe]

Wow I can’t believe your costs there for peat moss, here in Ontario it’s $16.00 for compressed 62 pound bag. I agree about moisture, my worms love the water as long as it’s not enough to swim 😂 I am trying an experiment with growing small slabs of wheatgrass for my worms, I will let you know if it works,but I am sure you are a pro and will have already tried what I am trying. I love your wormery! I wish my hubby would sell his Starwars collection in the basement so I could make a room just like yours 😂 I started worming in August and I am obsessed now. Thank you for all your help every step of the way!

[@vanamark]

We use the castings to grow wheat grass for our genie pigs. And after 3 wheat cuttings throw the use castings/wheat grass roots into the worm bin. The worms love it and crowl all up into the roots. Takes a while for them to make it dissappear.

[@TheGardenAndWormLady]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZWVfnSCa66em7M here’s my video of growing wheat grass for them. I love doing it it’s a lot of fun. Why don’t you ask him nicely to just give you a corner?

[@JennStowe]

@@TheGardenAndWormLady ok so I have to say…..my experiment was a success! I will go check out your video on how you do your wheatgrass. I did mine with no dirt and no castings.

[@mikewalters4994]

You have a GREAT Setup.

[@mikewalters4994]

Thanks for sharing this video with us. I love your videos. You and MeMe are my favorite. I'm starting a few bins for of EURO'S for my fish bait. I might sell a few worms to my friends. Bait has got so expensive. Keep up the good work. Thanks Again!!!...

[@peggyhelblingsgardenwhatyo7920]

Good morning, Vee, from Windermere Florida zone 9b USA 🇺🇸 Great demo on that sifter. 👍 I hope you, Joe and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving 🥧🦃♥️

[@TheGardenAndWormLady]

You too Peggy❤️❤️❤️

[@johnpierce227]

Water is Life !!!

[@mousiebrown1747]

Sphagnum peat prices came down a bit- probably when Canadian border problems got sorted out a bit.

[@ebikingfungi5082]

I’ve been in love with Tim Dorsey’s series ,my dad got me hooked many years ago when we worked on same job for few years but I used to hate when he put them on but I don’t know if was age or just that I found a author I really enjoyed but just saying I heard u say u also enjoyed audio books :) I appreciate all your great wisdom and I swear if I had it I’d get u a cup or two bc was a great video with lots of great info but I’m out work due to disability (I fell apart during the pendimic ) so just my wife working and three kids and I’m the internal waiting game with or for ssdi but as soon as it dose (witch maybe year or two ) but I we’ll get u that coffee:) and I love your clothes besides compared to the worm your all dressed up :) but I was thinking of wonting to start doing something similar and very happy I found your channel,much love and thank u

[@TheGardenAndWormLady]

That is so sweet. Thank you very much. Yes I like reading. I read a lot of Stephen King. I am reading a book right now called this house is haunted. I like scary stuff but I go back-and-forth with different types of books. I also have a huge collection.😅

[@mt.shasta6097]

Out in our garden, all our little ones are hiding under layer of leaves! Too cold! Hope all is well, up the road.

[@DouglasHolland-ig2mz]

Need to buy a few 1000s of yalls worms

[@TheGardenAndWormLady]

Let me know when you’re ready to buy

[@jonjones2593]

Good afternoon ! Like I said, I am seriously hooked on your KZbin channel. I can’t get enough! It seems like you were very knowledgeable and caring. You’re awesome.

[@TheGardenAndWormLady]

Thank you so much I really appreciate that! I work hard at this, and I truly do love my Worms and the people who watch😊

[@AJsGreenTopics]

Your business layout looks great. 🪱 😎

[@michaelmorris5525]

Worms are beautiful! TV is nice! Have you ever feed spent gran from a whiskey Distilery? Will it go bad?

[@TheGardenAndWormLady]

That’s one thing I haven’t tried, but I hear a lot of people do it and have a great success. If I would’ve tried, I tried it outside first.

[@AurtherSalts-lw6bh]

I really love your and it would love to buy some of your worms

[@TheGardenAndWormLady]

Thank you! The worms will be back in the Autumn

[@DouglasHolland-ig2mz]

I buy all the broken bags but most of the time they just give it to you

[@phyllisjohnson3256]

Thanks

[@margueritemcnair9402]

Lowes as peat moss the large one for 19 dollars bought it last night

[@TheGardenAndWormLady]

I’ll have to look

[@shannonhaynie9512]

Thank you for this great info! It's nice to see you using the pine shavings. I have TONS of pine shavings that I use as litter for my rabbits, and I was wondering whether it would be safe to use in my worm bins. Do they readily consume the shavings or do you just use it for fluff/bulk?

[@TheGardenAndWormLady]

Eventually, it does break down and disappear, but it lasts a while so it’s definitely not something that will disappear right away.

[@sandyjoao4489]

So u hv many shirt loving fans...include me too. We understand its yr wormery uniform. Ha ha

[@TheGardenAndWormLady]

🤣 believe it or not I had someone get upset at me for wearing a shirt with a hole in it. But worm farming is an extremely dirty job.

[@ClickinChicken]

It's cool growing worms, from a basis point. What they devour. That's the human interest. It's like BAM! one week later it's gone. I've seen it, time and again! The Premise is it's an effective Fertilizer.

[@TheGardenAndWormLady]

Absolutely!!👍🏾

[@heavenbound78]

great video could i use peat moss instead of coco coir?

[@TheGardenAndWormLady]

Yes you can, mix throughly with your hands and add some dolomite lime to calm down the acidity. You’re ph should read 7

[@aok2727]

Peat moss is being eliminated from use as it is a huge problem for depleting these carbon sinks. If you can avoid using it, please do. I find coir pretty darn good, mixed with very fine mulch or sawdust.

[@TheGardenAndWormLady]

I love working with coconut coir, but the problem is worms, reproduce, cocoons, better, and Peat moss for some reason

[@daveclark8726]

Carbón can’t be depleated. All it does is change forms.

[@cldtt]

I love your humor, Thought it was funny you apologizing for not looking professional. What does a professional worm farmer look like? If you’re not one I don’t I don’t know who is. I keep getting in trouble for wearing a nice shirt when I go out & dig in my worms or garden.

[@TheGardenAndWormLady]

😂 I had someone tell me they didn’t like the hole in my shirt. When you do the harvest the size that I do occasionally, there’s no way I’ll wear my nice clothes down there.😂

[@jerrycallison6125]

I know it's a bit of a hike for you, but the Menards in Montgomery IL (about 35 miles west of Chicago) has 2.2 cubic foot bales of peat moss for $8.89 after rebate. A number of Menards stores have peat available, so you might find one closer. If you should decide to come up this way, give me a yell, and I'll buy the coffee. 🙂

[@jerrycallison6125]

It's also available at the Menards in Schererville. Same price. (About two hours away from you.)

[@TheGardenAndWormLady]

We have one here I’ll have to check

[@jerrycallison6125]

@@TheGardenAndWormLady I think most in your area are out of stock. Those served by the Plano IL distribution center seem to have them. I don't know the reason others don't.

[@emilyglasser1072]

You could put your remote in thin, clear plastic bag & reclaim your remote, worm fingers😂

[@cherylhowker1792]

Can you use shredded cardboard instead of pine shavings??? Not sure what I can get in the uk but I do have coir. And it’s becoming a bit too wet over the 3 weeks.

[@TheGardenAndWormLady]

Yes shredded cardboard is awesome!!!!

[@vanamark]

Does everyone freeze their leaves or sand before putting in their worm bin?? I am afraid I will bring bad bugs into my inside worm bin. Would freezing or microwaving even work?

[@TheGardenAndWormLady]

Freezing them definitely works. I also makes diatomaceous earth in my leaves the food grade kind. I also suck my leaves and very hot water for a few days that also works.

[@cheersmeme]

what size is that bin your sifting over. What's it called ? My son builds houses . he can get wood lol That would be a nice xmas gift for me

[@TheGardenAndWormLady]

You can find it at memesworms.com She has someone who builds up for her. I bought the larger size I don’t remember the measurements.

[@AurtherSalts-lw6bh]

Sorry I was using talk to text LOL

[@Daryl-1]

Iv done one bin of coco coir and the other one peat

[@TheGardenAndWormLady]

Great idea!! See which one you like

[@williamjeffress9673]

Could you post a link where you get your bins from please?

[@TheGardenAndWormLady]

I got them at home depot , it the smaller mortar bin

[@theresarothenberger2264]

Hi sunshine. I have sooooo many tiny white worms that I don’t know how to get rid of them. Can you help me with that.? Also, how does one Oder something from Amazon but credit you! Thanks kiddo.

[@TheGardenAndWormLady]

Those little white worms are called pot worms. They are part of the Composting World and they are harmless. They usually mean that’s a lot of moisture in there. Here’s the link to my Amazon store . www.amazon.com/shop/thegardenandwormlady?ref_=cm_sw_r_mwn_aipsfshop_aipsfthegardenandwormlady_M8V2MDTXKGKGPSAM48E8

[@AurtherSalts-lw6bh]

What's your best production word is it the red wigglers?

[@TheGardenAndWormLady]

Yes the red wigglers

[@ClickinChicken]

19 like

[@SquigglersWigglers]

What are you using to weigh your worms?

[@TheGardenAndWormLady]

I use a scale with a metal bowl on it inside the wormery, when I am at my desk working, are use an electronic scale

[@theunskoch4256]

Wouldn' t it be better to bait the worms out of the compost ?

[@TheGardenAndWormLady]

Watermelon/pumpkin/bananas

[@theunskoch4256]

Thanx, but i what i meant was instead of sifting the worms with the compost, would it not be better if you baited them out first

[@sadhananepal3667]

What are the conditions to provide for hatching cocoons

[@TheGardenAndWormLady]

Lots of moisture, I use heating mats and get the bedding to about 80°F

[@ellamatthews9349]

When you say 80% moisture - how do you figure out the %?

[@TheGardenAndWormLady]

I use the moisture meter that tells me whether it’s moist or wet and I just gauge by my experience

[@ellamatthews9349]

@@TheGardenAndWormLady Thank you!

[@ridzuanomar828]

I don't see any mites in your worm bin setup. How do you do it?

[@TheGardenAndWormLady]

Every bin has mites no matter what but I control their population. I use diatomaceous earth the food grade. I sprinkle it on the surface and outside the bin. I rub it in all the edges and I leave it alone. Within a few days this gone

[@ridzuanomar828]

@@TheGardenAndWormLady Thanks for the response! I've just applied it yesterday but not yet see reduction in mites. Maybe I wait a little bit.

[@IjeomaThePlantMama]

@@ridzuanomar828 I've read that sticking a piece of bread in the bin and leaving it for a few hours will bait the mites. They go into the bread and then you can throw them away. I haven't tried this yet but I plan to!

[@philiphapeshis1226]

This same with European night crawlers?

[@TheGardenAndWormLady]

Yes☺️

[@rubyfisher2343]

Do you have red wiggle only or are your mixed

[@TheGardenAndWormLady]

Mine only red wigglers no mix

[@rubyfisher2343]

@@TheGardenAndWormLady thanks for your reply my first time of doing it this way, just have one tote enjoy working with them but not happy with the worms

[@TheGardenAndWormLady]

They are available on my website, but they won’t be available for long because people buy them out

[@angelmadera2263]

Can it be tap water?

[@TheGardenAndWormLady]

Yes but put your tapwater in a jar with the lid off and let it air out a few days before using

[@mtn.homeforge351]

Got a ? Is there any plant that you can't feed worms.

[@TheGardenAndWormLady]

Not that I know of, if it’s a natural and compost outside, I think Worms can eat it

[@DouglasHolland-ig2mz]

Lol my bins are 18ft.x4ft.x3ft.deep got six

[@TheGardenAndWormLady]

WOW!!!!!

[@SparklyPixieDust1]

How do you keep worms in bin? I have to put lids on so they don’t try and escape 😂 help

[@TheGardenAndWormLady]

With proper moisture, and having only red wigglers, which are very calm in temperament, they just stay in. If you have blue worms mixed in , those are the ones probably escaping .

[@SparklyPixieDust1]

@@TheGardenAndWormLady I’m reading on it. Thinking the place I ordered from May have had a mix sent to me. Thank you for your reply & help.

[@TheGardenAndWormLady]

They probably do but if you’re just using them for composting purposes, it’ll be OK

[@cynthiadalessandro4509]

Nice "Trick" ! Don't apologize for wearing old clothes ........ Totally Understandable.

[@TheGardenAndWormLady]

Thank you 😊

[@DouglasHolland-ig2mz]

Do call have a web page with phone # and address

[@TheGardenAndWormLady]

Not sure

[@nancyfahey7518]

Why don't you cut up the pumpkin? And apples. You know they don't have any teeth.

[@TheGardenAndWormLady]

I don’t cut it up just to see what they do

[@sandyjoao4489]

Do u like horror movies?...... it wud spook me later hvg to go out at night. He he.

[@TheGardenAndWormLady]

I love horror, movies, and when I’m in the basement working with the worms, I watch a lot of paranormal things. Sometimes it freaks me out.🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@DouglasHolland-ig2mz]

Stealing your idea of sifting worms

[@TheGardenAndWormLady]

👍🏾 it works 🤩