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Are Worms The Axolotl Superfood?
Previously difficult to come by, keeping axolotls (commonly known as ‘axies’ among aficionados) has become increasingly popular over the past few years, and it is
Outdoor Worm Composting in Winter – To Do or Not To Do?
Most people start their worm farm in spring, get it up to full worm castings production mode in summer, a little less in autumn and
Best Temperature for Worm Composting with Red Wigglers
Whether you start a worm bin in spring or middle of the winder you need to think about temperatures right from the beginning. The ideal
Vermicomposting vs Bokashi – the new kid on the block
Sooner or later any compost enthusiast comes along this strange sounding method and wonders how this fits in with more widely known ways of food
Vermicomposting vs Hot Composting – which is best for your place?
Remember when you thought all composts are equal and then you came across terms like vermicomposting, hot composting or traditional composting. (We’ll have mercy and
Vermicomposting vs Traditional Composting, or Why Worms Are Really Cool
It seems that for some people vermicomposting vs traditional composting is a no brainer. Then there are the many of us who have a compost
Benefits of Worm Castings for Stronger, Healthier Plants and Better Crops
When composting worms munch their way through rotting organic material like kitchen scraps and turn them into worm castings they silently, bit by bit create