Vermicomposting 101: How to Create & Maintain a Simple Worm Bin

[@ricksmoove123]

I just watched 459 bajillion vids on all aspects of worm composting. You really are the only one that actually looks like you’ve done this in real life, and not just to generate clicks. Thank you VERY much !

[@jasmineroberts6034]

Check out the channel paragraphic

[@katblyth8153]

Agree 100%

[@cloverlawson4993]

YEP !!!! She rocks New Subscriber here....Love homesteading you should Talk to Justin Rhodes and perhaps make some vids on Abundance +

[@gcraigen78]

Also always wonder why people add castings into a new bin to inoculate it. The worms will start eating and pooping weather or not worm castings are added.

[@sojourner1122]

Totally agree! The best vid out of sooo many. Question: if you have a fair sized garden will one container produce enough castings?

[@berlinallen-clark2381]

So I’ve expressed wanting to compost for a while to my father, without really having any idea how to start. But today he bought me a small container of worms, because I called him so excited about a few worms I found while repotting a plant. And I’m so glad you had made this video so I know how to start. Thank you so much! I’m so excited!

[@bastido2340]

How is it going up to now?

[@bjb0808]

"Welcome, worms!" 💕 Sooo sweet. I think this may be the best worm composting video on KZbin. Everything you need quickly and clearly. No fluff. Excellent! Thank you! And, hello, Ginger!

[@CaptCutler]

Just binge watched 20 videos on this topic, and now have 20 different ways to do this.

[@SWRV262]

You started yet🤔

[@CaptCutler]

@@SWRV262 several times. All failures.

[@bucktaylor4960]

Taking too much and showing nothing.

[@kristine5561]

I had never heard of worm bins until like 10 minutes ago, but now I really want one

[@williehoward556]

next thing you know you'll be naming them and bringing them snacks. haaaaaa

[@ruthautumn7]

This is the best video I've ever watched on composting. I feel like I can actually do it now. So simple. Thank you!

[@HomesteadandChill]

So glad you found it so helpful, vermicomposting is actually quite simple and a lot of fun, good luck!

[@greencm7142]

I started my worm vermicomposting back in March, after doing a lot of research. Research included watching this video and your harvesting worm compost video. I am so happy to report that I harvested my black gold a couple of weeks ago! The black gold was absolutely amazing! I had both red wigglers and nightcrawlers. I fed them coffee grounds. I now will have six worm bins feeding them blended fruits, greens, coffee grounds, and worm chow. Thank you so much for your videos!!!! You are the real deal and your approach absolutely works! Thank you again!!!

[@inkyguy]

What would you estimate was the length of time from when you set-up or started your vermicomposting bin until you harvested your first batch of “Black Gold” worm castings? I see that as of this reply your comment is two years old. Are you still at it, and if so, how is it going? Thanks in advance!

[@odgreenshq6221]

@@inkyguy very important question !

[@az_growss]

You put both together or separate

[@mbrech1088]

I, too, have watch many many vermicomposting videos and have wondered about the two layer systems vs the one box. A couple days ago, I watched a vermibag video and that gentleman said he'd never have drainage for the same reason you said it. So, I thought, that's decided - and it makes sense. You went through a lot of info in that 25 minutes - thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge!

[@HomesteadandChill]

Thank you so much for the kind words and we are glad to hear you found the video helpful!

[@ziyuchan7468]

Yes, this is an excellent worm bin tutorial with well balanced knowledge about the worm and their living conditions. This sharing can only come from years of living with worms and working with harvesting their castings. Thank you for sharing this invaluable knowledge which will help others to keep things simple and reap the fruit of their labour.

[@Ellie-zk9yc]

Best video I've seen on the subject. Simplicity and low cost. Way too many people overcomplicate this subject. An easy just do it tutorial for people looking to make the leap with little effort or cost. This lady knows what she's doing.

[@subdivisiongardenette2739]

We followed your directions and our worm bin is working out great! I’ve tagged you in so many posts for people wanting to start a worm bin. 👍👍👍

[@HomesteadandChill]

That's amazing! Glad to hear you are having such success!

[@mamamountin]

I usually don’t retain information well, but three days later I remember everything as I’m writing it down in my notebook after watching your video! It goes to show you learn so easily if it’s something that you find interesting. I can’t wait to try this. Also, I LOVE your garden and aspire to have something similar in the coming years. I’d love to see more videos too.

[@Jnch3verse16]

This video is a lifesaver. my neighbor just gave me some of her worms and I needed this video to help me set up their new home.

[@aaroncole7736]

Someone finally knowledgeable with correct information, especially about the leachate. Great job on this video. Good luck.

[@katblyth8153]

Agree with all, but especially the leachate. First clear picture I’ve had of that aspect.

[@annsalty5615]

Great video on worm composting. Been studying a bezillion of videos on this subject and have come to the conclusion, after trying various methods, this is the way to go. Simple. Inexpensive. Successful. My first try at this a few years ago, I made the mistake of drilling holes on the bottom to allow leachate to drip out. It just invited other things to crawl in and allowed for some worms to escape. So, now will redo this method without holes on the bottom and see how it goes. Thanks!

[@misaelcruz19]

At the end of the video I felt like I Graduated from 4 years of worm composting school, thank you professor for everything🥳👨‍🎓

[@MethuselahWinter]

I can’t wait to start vermicomposting and growing mushrooms. Those are the main things I really want to “farm” because it’s so environmentally beneficial. I hope to expand up to root veggies and greens using the castings. Also, love Ginger giving her commentary, very informative lol

[@rosemaryogilvie6842]

I used this method to set up four worm bins about three years ago. It was easy to set them up and has worked perfectly, thank you.

[@HomesteadandChill]

So great to hear!

[@thevulturelives03]

This is one of the most well done instructional videos I have seen ever on youtube. Thank you for all the extremely useful information on worm bedding. My grandparents let me run the worm bed 30 years ago. I now live in a heavy red clay area, the southeast, and Im slowly amending the soil for my garden. I really wanted to add a ton of worm castings, and I was just about to throw out about 10 big totes. Now I know what to do with them. I've built a "well house" because we are on well water, and I insulated the holy crap out of it. So there will be a bunch of totes in there from now on lol. Thank you for your video!!!!

[@janealexander9206]

I discovered worm composting by accident just 2 days ago and have watched several videos and yours are definitely the most helpful. Thank you for posting clear instructional videos. I’m inspired and feel empowered to give this a whirl so I can transform my produce scraps and feed my plants.

[@HomesteadandChill]

Thank you so much and it's great to hear you are going to be vermicomposting. It really is quite easy and it's one of the best things you can "feed" your plants and soil.

[@ally126615]

As a teenager I had my own worm farm and I kept it inside underneath the kitchen sink. I'm looking to start one up again to compost things and also to feed our pet turtles worms.

[@robinham2796]

This is what I did, I followed your instructions and have had wonderful results! Thank you. It’s really not that difficult.

[@katblyth8153]

Thank you so much! This is far and away the most superior video on the subject out of all that I’ve watched in the past few days. You provide a highly articulate, clear, and comprehensive explanation of the entire process, to the point that I have no questions to ask! I know exactly what to do now. ❤️❤️❤️

[@hugglydoodle]

Hi ! I agree while heartedly with"Rich" from 2 years ago. You are a blessing. Not only are you knowledgeable on the subject of vermicomposting but it's clear that you hold a deep respect for the life of these creatures and the importance of their role in the balance of nature. Many blessings and thanks. You will achieve much in your life.

[@soosangles]

I agree with Tom. This is just wonderful - to clear and easy to follow. I've had a couple of worm farms for 5 years now and never really been able to work out exactly how to use it - harvesting etc. They are the bins with the water outlet, which I thought was valuable worm tea and realise now is leacheate. I will watch some more of your videos - thank you so much. I love my worms and know now they are going to thrive!!!!

[@melodylamour6123]

Thank you, I so needed this right now. I was just gifted with approximately 500 red wigglers. Weee! Surprise, LOL. Watching you, I feel like I can keep them alive and healthy.

[@yumyum215]

Thank you so much for sharing! This is hands down the most simple and easy to follow process Ive seen for composting! I no longer feel so intimidated about composting! Thank you!

[@TheAmygkoss]

Had a massive, horrific die-off a few years ago, but the pandemic gives me the courage to try again. Glad I found you!

[@cutiebrowngirl]

Any insight into what caused it?

[@carinadee72]

I’d just like to let you know that I used your video to start my first vermicompost bin! You made it look so easy and affordable. I was so intimidated by the fancy worm bins and all the various instructions other people gave. I thought I’d spend a fortune and maybe not be that into it. But it’s been 4 weeks since I followed your video and set up my bin! Thank you so much for spreading such wonderful knowledge! My worms and healthy and growing!

[@HomesteadandChill]

Oh that is so great to hear! Thank you for the kind words and feedback, and congrats on the new additions! 👍🏼❤🐛

[@intuitlife]

I chop everything and toss in large bag in freezer Take out when needed Also have happy worms in raised garden I trench compost This was extremely helpful

[@eddieleong6490]

I was looking up tier bins on Alibaba...with bottom taps, etc. More costly. Then I saw your video and those tote bins (from China) can be so cheap. Just a few dollars since I will be ordering by the hundreds for Tunisia, where I want to loan out the boxes, supply everything to home gardeners, to let them cultivate this nice hobby.

[@sangkim1035]

We do everything big in Texas. Our worm bin is just 4x8 ft unused raised bed. Cover with tarp to keep it moist and add kitchen scraps daily. We just shovel the soil inside, and replace with Texas clay soil.

[@someutubchannel69]

2024 ... I will start my worm farm! thanks for the information!!😊

[@HomesteadandChill]

You definitely should!

[@someutubchannel69]

@@HomesteadandChill I already ordered the red worms from Uncle Jim!! Prepping the rest of the stuff needed! 😊 Any recommendations for south Texas weather?

[@HomesteadandChill]

@@someutubchannel69 Not sure of the exact weather you get there in southern Texas but I'd guess it gets quite hot. Worm bin may be best kept in a more insulated environment during your hottest weather if you were planning on keeping it outside. At the very least you need to keep it in a shady location to protect it from the sun. Good luck!

[@someutubchannel69]

@@HomesteadandChill Thanks for the information. Yes! Sadly it gets really hot during summer. I will keep the bin under shade but with good ventilation! Your channel is awesome! I have subscribed!! 😊🙏

[@HomesteadandChill]

@@someutubchannel69 Thank you so much and good luck setting up your worm bin!

[@maggiescalf5312]

Hey! My COVID-19 adventure was vermicomposting and I used your method. A year later and things have gone really well! I found my tote left at the recycling center and my worms from uncle Jim’s. I just ordered my supplies to make the tea and I want to say thank you! This method is so easy. I cover my holes up with screen since we have a fly problem indoors and sometimes keep the bin inside. And no smell at all! Thank you.

[@littlejourneyseverywhere]

My daughter and I have been composting for a long time and while I've been digging and tilling our garden beds this year, she's been the "worm spotter" and any time one ends up uncovered, she picks up our "worm friend" and puts it in our compost bin. XD Turns out we've been vermicomposting and didn't even know it. 😂😂😂

[@TandCocoProductions]

Not all worms are the same when it comes to vermiposting. Those are earth worms that you are finding in your garden. You want to use “red wigglers” for vermiposting because they are the ones that will actually eat all the garbage.

[@G_Genie]

@@TandCocoProductions For a passive outdoors cold compost, I've found local earthworms work more than well enough to help the compost. If local life works well enough there's no need to introduce a new species to your garden imo. Obviously red wigglers would process the compost faster, but they're by no means the only ones which work.

[@dormetheus]

Seems odd to displace the worms from your beds to put them in your compost. Isn't that counter-productive. I usually move the worms from my compost to my garden beds, instead

[@farrahbaynes6993]

I currently have a 2 bin experiment going. One with purchased red wigglers, the other with random brand of earthworms found in a huge pile of decomposing chipped wood on our property. So far, the native ones have FAR outdone the purchased reds. They are long and FAT, multiply quicker, and eat more. I don’t have a way to assess nutrient content to see if one is better than the other; both look “beautiful.” But by my standards, the free natives win so far.

[@dana102083]

@@dormetheus well in nature food isn't ideal. Neither is mating amd more luck to find a buddy. Albeit no everyone's goal is to put worms to soil although any that get through are fine... Just like some people give compost to their worm vermocompost to eat, other put it direct to soil. Plants can be grown indoor with optimal conditions for better results and less left up to chance outdoors.. I like to make sure my worms have isolated food to mingle and reproduce faster to get more worm gold. My 0.02. 🖖

[@Lee-so4ub]

Loved the video. Way back in 2015-16 I found Uncle Jim and got some worms. I was very unsuccessful because of being so tied up with work. Here we are in 2024 almost 10 years later and about a month ago I started a worm bin. This video reminded me to check on the food scraps I had put in and we may add that they don’t like potato skins, at least mind dont which are red wiggles and night crawlers. So I sifted through those but they really love greens as everything was gone except the skins so those went into the green bin that gets picked up for community composting. I didn’t think to add coco core mostly soil and cardboard on top so I will be adding to my bin- thank you for the informative tips! ❤

[@HomesteadandChill]

So great to hear you are starting a worm bin once again, you should be fine with the soil you started with and likely don't need coco coir as the soil will be the bedding. Although it is a good bedding material to have on hand if you ever want to add to your bin. Good luck!

[@danie9976]

Ginger doesn’t seem to excited about the vermicomposting HAHA loved the video! i’m starting to compost with worms and i absolutely love it, never thought reducing kitchen waste could be so easy and exciting! This video is so great for begginers thank you😊

[@anilkapur1584]

I had made a vermicompost bin out of a disused bathtub. My fabricator made a lid with a handle that opens on hinges, it sits 4 inches higher and has a fine mesh running on the sides for aeration, neither can the worms go out, nor can ants get in, unfortunately it has been lying idle for a few years now. I watched some videos before and wasn't inspired. However, your simple methodology and clear explanations in your demonstration has made vermicomposting look so easy, thank you! Wish I could post some photos of the bathtub vermicompost bin from my farm to show you.

[@bigred7347]

I use the "Worm tea" for my vegetables, and I consistently get huge plants with beautiful vegetables. It immensely outperforms Miracle Grow. Thumbs up video.

[@itsgrowtime828]

You shouldn’t use the leeching for edible plants but absolutely in decorative trees and flowers

[@itsgrowtime828]

George’s Garden no, leachate is naturally anaerobic which carries bad bacteria hence not putting it on edible plants. Great for flowers though.

[@itsgrowtime828]

George’s Garden I am literally talking about the runoff from the bin itself. How did you miss that?

[@itsgrowtime828]

George’s Garden worm tea = good for edibles. Leachate = bad for edibles. You just wrote a novel effectively proving the point I already made

[@itsgrowtime828]

George’s Garden I’m not going to rewatch this video but I believe the creator referred to the leachate as ‘worm tea’ and as a result this commenter referred to the ‘worm tea’. I was informing him that it is incorrect

[@tomshanakian909]

Glad there are human beings like you

[@maryritelli3495]

Love worms. It’s my third year composting with worms.

[@joannenagy6704]

A worm has 10 hearts

[@trustmemaggie8823]

Can we chat on WhatsApp [phone]

[@notnottheslam-jamfrancisco9262]

trustme Maggie no one uses WhatsApp, stop advertising

[@TheGardenAndWormLady]

I love worms, ive been raising red wigglers and euros for 16 years. Best thing ive ever learned

[@christophergreen4616]

This video was amazing! I was starting to loss my motivation in starting a worm bin from all of the complex and quite confusing other videos. Your video however restored my motivation to dive into doing a worm bin. Your video is very simple and easy to understand. Best of all, very easy to start one myself, which is one of my "first time" projects this spring and summer. Thank you very much for this video and easy set up.

[@HomesteadandChill]

Thank you for the feedback and kind words! (I just typed "kind worms" haha!) Happy composting!

[@greg2337]

Best worm bin vid on youtube! My worms have been in the bin for a month. Theyre barely eating though. They are going through some of the cabbage and asparagus but there are pieces left after 5 weeks. Not rotten but still there. Moisture is right where it needs to be

[@HomesteadandChill]

Worms can be picky eaters at times, I have found that they don't eat certain foods as readily, especially the harder ones. They seem to love bananas, coffee grounds, avocado skins etc. Some people blend up their food scraps, even when frozen and feed them the resulting smoothie that is smaller in size and easier for them to break down. That could be an option for you if you have an abundance of cabbage, carrots, or items like that.

[@greg2337]

@@HomesteadandChill Thanks! They'll be getting coffee grounds and banana peels this weekend. I'm going to start blending my food scraps to make them nice and small.

[@adanye2269]

THIS IS AMAZING. ESPECIALLY THE PART HOW TO HARVEST WITHOUT HASSLE AND EXPENSIVE EQUIPEMENTS!!!

[@lavernebradshaw8714]

I agree! I watched a lot of other videos and was even more confused after watching. This video was to the point and enjoyable! Thank you for making this concept easy to understand!!!

[@HomesteadandChill]

Thank you so much for the kind words, we are so glad the video made the topic more approachable for you.

[@chuddledollops]

This is the best vermicomposting tutorial I have seen. You have made it so simple and easy to do. I’ve always been put off by other people and worm farm companies making it look complicated and expensive! I’ll definitely give it a go now. My bokashi bin looks so boring in comparison now! Can’t wait for the follow up videos. Will you be doing one on growing cannabis? The blog post was really good. Keeping it simple :)

[@HomesteadandChill]

Hey there! I didn't make a video but yes I just added a How to Grow Cannabis post to the blog a few days ago! You can check it out at homesteadandchill.com/how-to-grow-cannabis-organically/

[@BigMacheteBM]

Thank you I enjoyed!

[@erikajosa21]

Fantastic turorial ! thanks so much ! I can t believe you hold them in your hands without gloves 😂😂😂 i m gonna have to breathe deeply and try it without gloves 😂💪🏻🙏🏻

[@pennyk2798]

@@erikajosa21 Don't be squeamish! I've always taught my kids (and anyone who'll listen) that "worms are the gardener's friend." Also, there are soil microbes that are actually beneficial to you.

[@katblyth8153]

Totally agree!

[@krazyk8592]

Absolutely great video, thank you. Unbelievabe that a few derps have the audacity to complain. Nothing but straight out info, presented precisely and no waste of time. I LIKE the speed you talk at, no wasting of time with stupidity. You are awesome, thanks again.

[@DianaSunga]

Thank you so much for putting together this tutorial. This has been the most helpful and informative video I've seen on the topic. You have encouraged me to start my own bin today.

[@Jazz-iu5rr]

I got my worms last night and set up my bin! I'm excited for this new project!

[@HomesteadandChill]

Congratulations on starting your worm bin, you should have a lot of fun!

[@ThatJennifer]

This was really helpful! I've been doing a lot of research on how to best fit a small vermicompost setup in our new apartment, and this is 100% how I'm going to make it happen. Big recommend, can't wait to check out the rest of Homestead and Chill's stuff!

[@ellenfernandez4837]

Love ur video! I have had my worm farm for 10 years! To feed my worms i take my vegie scrapes and blend them up. Use egg shell and coffee grounds for part of my brown mix. Use my shredded bills as the paper part. Got my tower from uncle jims worm farm. Love it!!!! Have a constant supply of product with 4 trays.

[@Hawkknight88]

I've now ordered 500 worms from Uncle Jim's. Thank you for the excellent explanation! We got into composting last year but I feel like the results have been fairly slow so far.

[@paulinefieth5611]

Thank you! At last my worm farm is looking like a success and even though it is cool at the moment, the worms are happy and active and staying put!

[@AJsGreenTopics]

Worms make the best worm castings. Thanks for sharing.

[@ijazaziz8531]

Well what other than worms can make the best WORM castings😂😂😂

[@AJsGreenTopics]

@@ijazaziz8531 I meant to say fertilizer. That is funny for a comment that I made 2 years ago. 😄

[@ijazaziz8531]

@@AJsGreenTopics lol. Facts tho. Purely organic

[@johnswarthout1962]

This is the best video I ever seen regarding worm composting. Thank you so much.

[@APPLEPIE978]

For first time worm bin owners I would suggest covering the air holes with a mesh screen or shining a light over the bin for around 24 hours. A lot of money is invested in the starter population, and it sucks when a bunch of them escape during the initial acclimatization faze where the worms want to explore.

[@realhotgirlstuff9846]

Ohhhhh okay

[@eddieleong6490]

Thanks for idea. I can cover the holes with a mesh type cloth. Just tape them to the box. Yes, the worms can be great explorers and climbers.

[@JJamiah]

Can also use cut reusable shopping bags. Like the papery kind.

[@peri9829]

Definitely the best video I’ve watched on composting as a beginner. The rest were overwhelming or had things I don’t have the money for currently. Thank you for this!! ❤️💜💚

[@kcoker9189]

Layers from bottom to top: - Hydrated coco coir - shredded paper, cardboard, dry leaves - soil w/sand for grit - food scraps - worms (bury) - cover with newspaper and dampen

[@rmpatpath3916]

Hydrated Coco coir, shredded paper n cardboard , dry leaves soil, kitchen waste like onion peel garlic peel poteto peel carrot peel banana dried peel other dry veggie peels or stems (no big chunks of anything ( no food at all ) tea leaves dried only ..do it in sequence as I have written for you..tried n eating for my vermicompst ..make holes on side of bin ..put the bin in partial sunlight n shade for 2 months

[@sadhu7191]

Coco has some sand in it. I was cleaning bucket out and had a handful

[@cutiebrowngirl]

Y’all are ADHD heroes!!

[@Scorpiongod934]

@@cutiebrowngirllmao

[@Luminara843]

I got my worms in the mail today and started my bin. This video was a great help.

[@davidjimenezlopez]

Hey, great video. Though, from my experience, I would like to make a few comments: 1. Completely agreed, vermicomposting leachate is not the same as worm tea. Totally disagree that leachate is harmful or neutral. It is somewhat alkaline, so, if you use it on your garden, bonsai trees, hydroponics, etc, you should dilute it in a ratio 10 to 1 water to leachate at the very least. Also, it should not be used for foliar feeding, except maybe on ornamentals, and in that case, dilute them at least 20 to 1. Google "vermicomposting leachate" and you'll find a bunch of peer reviewed literature on the topic, from researchers all over the world. 2. I think I heard you say you are in Southern California. Moisture control on such a rather dry climate might be easier, as evaporation helps a bit. But for people who live in very humid climates, trying to do so that way is a lot of work, and a recipe for disaster. Believe me, been there, done that, I have lost entire bins trying to do so. I live in the mountains in Costa Rica, where the humidity might be similar to that of most of the US South (think Baton Rouge in mid to late fall), and it is f-ing hard to keep it with the right humidity if there is no drainage. What I do is to drill holes in the bottom with the thinnest drill bit I can find. 1/16 is not optimal, but could do the job. Any drill bit below that works wonderfully. Sure, a few works do escape, but most of them go to the second container where I collect the leachate, and I just scoop them out and put them back in the bin. And besides, it is maybe two or three a week. 3. You can vermicompost on containers much smaller than 15 gal. I started on 4 gal. containers quite a few years ago, as that was what I had on hand. I still use those, and except for two accidents (one a tropical storm, and one a very bad idea on my part), they have worked wonders. I am transitioning to continuous flow systems, mostly for the ease of harvesting. 4. When I started, I heard the old tale that the red wigglers eat their own way on food every day, but I have found that not to be true, and that they eat actually from a third to a fifth of their weight a day. Then, someone I know did a lab experiment, and concluded something similar. This is important, as overfeeding might increase humidity and provoke rotting on your compost. 5. This is not related to anything you said, but I think people might find it useful. If you do have drainage on your container, and collect the leachate, you should put it away at lest twice a month, and it might give you a good idea of the health of the ecosystem. If the leachate is black or very dark brown, and it smell earthy but not displeasing, then everything is find. If it is any other color, it is very likely that you have a problem. For example: greenish color and rotten-cabbage-like smell, then probably you are overfeeding them.

[@darkorosqc990]

Thx

[@gabrielpelegrina5007]

Super helpful. I’m in Florida and keep needing to add paper or dry coconut coir to keep it from being too wet. I’ll try some small holes at the bottom! Thanks

[@feiyuin4178]

I live in Australia, but this is incredibly helpful! You should make your own video!

[@sweetbizil]

Best comment I have seen on one of these videos. My experience is similar to yours. I also got a few ideas from what you mentioned. Thanks.

[@joeshmoe7789]

@@gabrielpelegrina5007 Do you have enough ventilation holes around the top and on the lid? At least 3 dozen total 3/8- 1/2" holes.

[@peteheisinger4603]

Good video. I'm a die hard organic gardener, but never got into worms. Then my daughter-in-law set me up one of these. So this was good information for someone just starting. Thanks...

[@HomesteadandChill]

That's great to hear and your garden will thank you!

[@FrankisDaMankis]

Thank you for this great video!! I'm ordering worms in a couple of weeks and will be using your tips to give them a good, happy home and get lots of good castings! I noticed y'all haven't made videos in quite a few months and hope you're able to make more soon - your knowledge has been invaluable to a beginner gardener like me! 💕

[@HomesteadandChill]

Hi there! Most of our focus is on our website - homesteadandchill.com - I share new how-to articles there every week. The few videos we have done here are to accompany written blog articles. We hope to do more videos in the future, but it's really hard to find time (we both work 2 full time jobs) so I hope you can come enjoy the blog in the meantime! Thanks for tuning in!

[@greggallarde3356]

Im using your method for my 1st time worm farming composting for my Garden Thanks for sharing your knowkedge!

[@iliketowatch.]

I'm not sure that people new to this know what "coco coir" is. I'd never heard of it before. Coir, or coconut fibre, is a natural fibre extracted from the outer husk of coconut. Coir is the fibrous material found between the hard, internal shell and the outer coat of a coconut. Source: Wikipedia Fiber type: Cellulose fiber

[@spectrescopic1298]

You can get it at pet stores as reptile bedding. Comes in a brick and you have to rehydrate it.

[@katrynlord6516]

Worms Eat My Garbage By Mary Appelhof This is a book I've been using since the early '80s and taught a lot of people about worm composting. I made a lot of different worm bins and they are great. They don't smell mine is in my kitchen and nobody even knows what it is until I tell them.

[@TheNakidGardeners]

This seems really easy. I can't wait for you to show how to harvest the casting. Thanks for sharing and great information.

[@killabeez321]

She did tell you how to do that though....

[@stevemorche3672]

Just built our first ever worm compost following this video. Easy to follow and extremely helpful. Now we feed and wait. Thanks for the great video.

[@CyberDragonGames]

Hey! Wondering if you can update us on how it all went and are you still doing it?

[@katjoy9921]

This is such an informative and helpful video. I’ve always wanted to start a worm bin but never looked hard enough. Thanks so much.

[@HomesteadandChill]

Thank you so much! Happy to help

[@garymehalick530]

Thank you for your video. There's not a whole lot of information about small-scale vermicomposting. Your video was spot on

[@HomesteadandChill]

Thank you so much!

[@garethjagger4441]

Hi, Just loved your video on setting up and maintaining a worm bin. I have set up a similar one to this in my garden now. Thanks for clearing up exactly what worm tea is. I have watched your other 2 videos on worm tea and harvesting your work castings which were great. My last attempt at a worm bin created to much run off liquid, which was hopeless as a fertilizer, and was obviously a long term failure. Lesson learnt and this time it will work. Many thanks.

[@minimatemasterworks]

I was a little on the fence about doing this and I'm convinced. I even have a nice spot for them in my garage picked out.

[@HomesteadandChill]

We think it will be a practice that you thoroughly enjoy, have fun!

[@taygenormandy4284]

Great video, this deserves way more views than it has.

[@HomesteadandChill]

Oh! Thank you for that! 💚👍🏼

[@littlejourneyseverywhere]

I cannot agree more! :D

[@timmooney2460]

I am setting up my first 10 gallon bin. I have drilled some very small holes at the bottom of the bin to drain into another bin if needed. I live in central Florida 15 miles inland from the east coast. My town is Deltona. Your video is extremely helpful

[@sandrafarkas3606]

Thanks for the tips!! I just received my worms and excited to go. Thanks for the tip about them crawling out - better get to the basement and cover it up with newspaper!!

[@jauhdaridistraksi9898]

Very informative💯 Thanks for sharing!

[@elouisesherwood1268]

Fantastic delivery of information !

[@lovelyraincoat475]

"look at that nice little ball of worms" made me smile, haha !!

[@galactickim]

Love your system. I watched a lot of other videos and decided to go with your single bin method. Got worms from a neighbour and filled the bin with cardboard, newspaper, a little soil and compost. Been feeding them smoothies once a week :) . They really like the wet newspaper at the top - some laid their cocoons there, so I am going to keep moist newspaper at the top. The baby worms are so cute and delicate looking! Haven't harvested any castings yet. But it's going so well that I am starting a second bin! Thank you so much for this great video and simple technique!

[@HomesteadandChill]

That's great to hear you are having so much success with your worms! Red wrigglers typically are most active in the top most layer so having moist newspaper on top is a good idea.

[@constancekim608]

So excited I came across your videos. I’ve been going down your list list and taking notes. LOL. Noob to gardening alright, but feeling more confident with your tutorials. Your yards and houseplants are #goals. I’m especially inspired by your elephant ear plant 🌱🥰 I’m ordering all the supplies for worry composting now so I’ll be ready in a couple months! 👏🏻🙌🏻

[@Mech.E]

The way you explain it is clear and encouraging in contrary to other videos.

[@andrewzimmerman9851]

Excellent, but no need to un-ball the worms. That just risks tearing them. They will crawl apart on their own.

[@kimagangobrit4480]

I think she knows what she's doing after 12 years🤔

[@Stephanie-mk5vf]

Yay! So excited you mentioned Providence! Rhode Island here!

[@CrayonConoisseur]

Thanks so much for this tutorial! I use a bit of vermicast in my cactus soil mix and making my own would save me a lot of money.

[@darrylsanders1976]

You are the(BEST,)so far as I have seen!!! I am a straight nature person!!!(KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK DARLING 😊)

[@HomesteadandChill]

Thank you!

[@kimiwaffles]

I think you’re my new favorite youtuber! so much detailed but clear information !

[@bretthoughton9413]

Just starting this method but using a bin ,mostly it's for my Tomatoes plants next spring ,thanks for the clear tutorial, very much appreciated...👍🏻....

[@HLuc]

great info, getting right into the heart of the matter, well done.

[@glockasauruswrex6362]

Thnx for the video! Just setup my 1st worm bin today, with your help! Clear, concise info...very well explained 👏. Where would we be without KZbin???😊

[@tracyairth8625]

Great video - I've been researching and looking at many (and loved seeing the SLO New Times - I'm in Los Osos!). I really appreciate the idea of using only one bin.

[@ru_sarah_connor7619]

Morro Bay here! I noticed the newsprint too. Hello neighbors!

[@Wisconsin.pikachu]

Thank you I have watched a lot of different videos and you are the first that details what materials you actually need to start it with like the coco coir

[@redwoodninja5334]

Love your enthusiasm! Very helpful!

[@royhoco5748]

interesting video - I bought a old blender in a junk store and us it to grind kitchen scraps and garden waste into a thick soup to feed my worms, during summer months I freeze the soup in baggies or containers for winter food. using this method everything makes the scraps easier to eat and the soup gets eaten more quickly and the soup adds moisture to the bedding. I grind all usable kitchen scraps and anything usable from the garden in summer. I cover the feeding area with paper egg cartons.

[@romanticwarrior97]

My wife and I are enjoying your videos and are about to try our first worm bin. We live in deep South Texas where it can get over 85F in the shade. Any ideas beyond the buried frozen water bottle to keep them at a comfortable temperature and do you suggest sprinkling a little water every week or so to keep it moist? We're going to use coconut coir. Thanks!

[@hazeysgarden]

I really like the idea of using a single bin just bc it seems so easy to get started, but it sounds like harvesting the finished product is a lot more work

[@HomesteadandChill]

Harvesting is really quite easy, just be sure to not feed the bin for a couple weeks or only feed them on one side for the time leading up to your harvest. We also have a video of us harvesting if you are interested in watching it. Good luck!

[@shacheb]

I’ve been following on Instagram forever. So happy for these videos. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@EarthOrNothing]

thank you for this!! so many others had drainage and made the process more complicated and confusing. I think this is way more manageable and I can't wait to get started!!

[@area779]

My pet turtle loves worms I might just do this so i'll always have them.

[@jappojappy]

This seems like a fantastic idea if you have pet lizards or birds or fish or, in your case, turtles! Good, fresh, healthy live foods on tap.

[@CharlieLemmink]

Thanks for the info! I want to add composting worms to my outdoor operation, but I tried one batch, and I'm pretty sure shrews ate them all. For my second shot I'll try a bin just like yours and then slowly add them outdoors as their population increases. I appreciate this straightforward info--it's always seemed complicated, requiring multiple bins nested together, etc. Glad to hear that it can be simple.

[@fakeshutters]

Thank you so much for creating this video tutorial! I have been wanting to do worm bins since I was a kid (now 32), so a long time, but never had the right circumstances. Or, that is what I told myself. Anyway, you've taken all my worm-binning apprehensions away! Just ordered 2000 worms! My only question is do you ever need to add more coir to the bin?

[@HomesteadandChill]

We don't typically have to add more coir, but you may need to in time.