"The process of using earthworms
and microorganisms to convert organic waste into black, earthy-smelling,
nutrient-rich humus is known as vermicomposting."
Mary Appelhof, author of "Worms
Eat My Garbage"
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Worm your way
into composting by using worms to eat your food scraps! Vermicomposting,
or worm composting, is an easy way to recycle your kitchen waste and
produce rich compost to use in your garden and house plants. Worms can
recycle or eat half of their weight per day in food scraps.
Worm Bin Basics
The redworm species, Eisenia fetida or red wriggler,
is the natural decomposer and is most commonly used for vermicomposting.
A typical worm bin consists of a container that is 12 to 15 inches deep.
It can be constructed of wood, plastic, or you can even reuse an old
aquarium. Redworms are surface feeders so a bin does not have to be
very deep.
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