How to Make a Worm Composting Bin, Quick, Simple and Inexpensive Gardening

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@jimwilleford6140 4 года назад

I may be oversimplifying, but at 80, I try to not create “make work” projects. I have 7 last no till beds, and a corner of the yard with an organic trash pile, clippings from pruning, and that sort of thing. I keep the area of that pile well fed with household garbage and covered with several layers of wet cardboard. The worm “bin” is that 4 square foot area. The worms do not attempt to escape as everything they need is always there. All winter I also compost my 7 beds in place, Ruth Stout style. Again, worms are naturally drawn there, and I put a dozen or so into the beds, from the worm pile every day. So simple. Amazing soil.

@KaribeCuebas 4 года назад

I actually started my own worm bin this year in May. It has been a great experience. I feed them about 2.5 pounds per week. I started with 1000 worms but they've multiplied like crazy. I've got lots of itty bitty babies (very cute). Also, my worms color has chanded to a deeper purple at the tips. I was concerned when I noticed it but they seem fine and very active. I have gradually increased their food. I try to feed twice a week because I have mine indoors and trying to prevent fruit flies and other bugs. That way they only get enough food to consume over the next 2-3 days (1.25lbs per feeding) thereby preventing fruit flies and other bugs. I am increasing next feeding as they've started to ho through their feeding much quicker now. But, again they are larger and they've had quite a bit of babies. I was grossed out by them at first but now they're my babies. Trully enjoy the learning experience and of course the besutiful Black Gold for my plants.😉

@simrandhaliwal8195 2 года назад

Where did you get your worms from?

@KaribeCuebas 2 года назад

@@simrandhaliwal8195 From "Uncle Jim's Worm Farm". They have a website. Good luck!!

@lindasanders6777 2 года назад

Hi, what size is your bin? Also, Im curious, how much $ are the worms? I am going to do this ASAP!

@jhzkhattak Год назад

How u get the results in plant by this compost vs normal compost?? Plz share ur experience

@ralffeld 11 месяцев назад

Be careful... Uncle Jim has been known to send night crawlers along with wigglers. He may be the biggest seller, but not necessarily the best. African or European night crawlers are very different than red wigglers. They are fast and weird.

@RighteousRyann 2 года назад

Can we get a heart for tuck running around back there!?

@johnliberty3647 4 года назад

I use the same bins (from walmart) I drill the holes the very same way. I put mine right in the ground and let the worm juice fertilize my lawn. I also have a bin in every raised bed, its a great center piece that distributes worm juice to everyone. When the worm food is all used up they go into the garden bed. I never added worms I just baited them into my bins with coffee grounds. I have so many bins on my property now that my entire quarter acre is now a worm bin. All varieties of worms go into my bins but red wigglers end up dominating the bin as the other worms tend to dominate the the garden beds eating the protozoa that leech out into the garden bed. Every Time it rains my plants get a nice compost tea feeding. I do leave the lid off but if rains get too heavy I have to put a lid on the bin. In summer if plants in the raised bed are not tall enough to shade the worm bin then I shade it with good air flow between the bin and shade device. When that is not an option I just remove it and place it in the shade until fall. I discovered that trapping worms in a bin does not benefit the worms, the castings or the gardener, integrate it into soil or a garden on elevated ground (so it do not sit in standing water) and your entire property will turn into a worm bin. City folks who patio or balcony garden are the only people who need a set up like you showed although your set up is far superior to not vermicomposting at all.

@hansonrh 2 года назад

Interesting. I am trying to decide the best approach. In ground has a lot of appeal. I am in central Virginia with hot summers (90’s) and winters with typical lows in 20’s but sometimes short dips at night into low teens. Will red wrigglers survive and thrive in those conditions? I have mostly no dig beds. The other catch is that I am not always there in the winter. Ideas. Thoughts. Suggestions.

@lvh912 5 лет назад

Thanks James! Could you keep us updated through Fall/Winter with the progress of the worm bin? Enjoy!

@CortneysLittleGarden 3 года назад

Hi James, I did this exactly as you showed and my worms are THRIVING! Thank you so much!

@chasevandervelde6557 4 года назад

There's just something wrong with how excited this guy is when he says "worm juice"! Love it!

@beatamafulu2405 4 года назад

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@keithcoveyproductions-2 Год назад

I picked up on that too 😂

@jojozepofthejungle2655 11 месяцев назад

My roller compost bin for turning the chook manure with woodchips, to age it for my garden, have worms in clusters in there. I have chicken crumble. I can add to feed them. I need an old fridge. I can add a tap that can just drip into a bucket. The fridge guts will be good insulation to keep them warm and cool. I've tried your version of a farm, but I have more things to do than hyper-focus on worm bins. My chooks would find a way to get into small worm farms.😂 Folks don't throw your old freezer out, they are the best. No layering, just feed and collect.

@alaskansourdoughwormsgarde4392 5 лет назад

Jim holes are not necessary in the bottom of your tote since your tote should never be so wet that there is any liquid that needs to come out. Any liquid that would come out would be leachate and if kept like some unknowing and knowing people do, can develop phyto toxins. If leachate is put on edible plants, not trees and ornamentals, may make a person sick. How a bin is made is determined by where your bin is going to stay. If it is outside you would not put holes in the lid (for the rain to get in) or on the bottom (where worms will crawl out) and they do. You would put more along the side. If it is in the house you need no holes and just put a sheet of newspaper or cardboard on top, that provides plenty of air. Compost for outdoor bins are fine, but if you don’t want to bring in bugs that you don’t want in your home other than normal composting bugs use cardboard, coir, paper, etc. worms should be purchased by the poundage not by number. Why? Many people are not reputable dealers and you could land up with a 500 juniors or wisps. Unfortunately Uncle Jim’s is known for a lot of problems. When you ask for reds you get blues. If someone doesn’t know how to deal with blues, they will all be running out of the tote very fast. Since Uncle Jim’s farms out worms to other people when he cannot keep up with orders this happens frequently. There is no right way to make a worm bin. What works for you may not work out for someone else. The best way people can put a tote together would be to watch a bunch of RU-vid videos on Vermi composting and go to some Vermi composting websites. Red Worm Composting and Vermicomposting Worm Farming on FB are great for newbies and oldies. All kinds of questions, all kinds of answers.

@maryparkwell9732 4 года назад

When I put watermelon rind in I had lots of moisture and felt it was helpful to have drainage.

@alaskansourdoughwormsgarde4392 4 года назад

Mary Parkwell just adding a little more cardboard would have solved that problem. When I first started I had holes. Once I realized I didn’t need them and worms crawled out the bottom I taped all holes on the bottom up. After a while you learn to feel. Like I said we all have our methods. Remember moderation is the key. Right now I have a large rotten watermelon. It will be split between 9 totes and a bag. That way no extra moisture.

@mateoguzman9350 4 года назад

So the leachate can be aded to non-edible plants will be beneficial?

@alaskansourdoughwormsgarde4392 4 года назад

Mateo Guzman yes but should be mixed with water. Just remember leachate is a mixture of fruit and veggie juices mixed with worm castings. Some people do use on ornamental plants and trees. I have never had any so I never used any. I make worm tea from my harvested castings.

@mateoguzman9350 4 года назад

@@alaskansourdoughwormsgarde4392 thanks for the info

@thegreengagardener Месяц назад

Thanks for always sharing your invaluable knowledge James and Tuck! Sending good growing vibes from Uruguay!

@HomesteadinginSuburbiaFL 4 года назад

James, I have recently discovered you. I just want to say "Thank you". You are very down to earth and your passions just shines in everything you do and say - I really appreciate that. I also really like your Jerseyness - I am a former east coaster and don't see Jersey as much as I used to - Keep it real!

@randalmarshik4320 5 лет назад

Yours and Migardeners videos are the most meaningful and soul touching videos. Thank you.

@stevenfeil7079 5 лет назад

LOL

@juneshannon8074 5 лет назад

Randal Marshik yes, both are good. My gardening guru is Mark from I am organic gardening.

@kcb5336 4 года назад

there’s another guy called self sufficient me. I like him too.

@DevinTheGardener 3 года назад

What about me? Im learning but I think Im compassionate

@AmazingAutist 3 года назад

"Soul touching"? Okay...

@kashmoney2215 4 года назад

You might also want to think about adding springtails. They will help prevent mold and also help the breakdown process

@mariannemonagle3310 2 года назад

Where do you "get" them from, mine appeared naturally...

@mamamoon65 Год назад

I used to do this when I lived in another state. Thinking my garden could benefit from doing this again. Thanks for the video.

@windyholland180 2 года назад

Awesome video. I came across your channel about 2 years ago and honestly didn't think I'd like it that much. But.... you keep popping up in searches about one question or another and the more I learn the more I realize you really know your stuff! So, from my Louisiana garden to yours THANKS!

@aliehsgeeagev9906 3 года назад

Hope you can show us how you harvest the vermicasts. 😊

@cle569 3 года назад

The most complete guide on RU-vid so far, thx.

@rachelgerber6729 2 года назад

What great energy you bring- how could I not be enthused after watching that video?! Informative, concise and thorough. Thanks for such quality content.

@tannenbaum3444 5 лет назад

James, a second bin with no holes to catch the "juices" is best, this way you don't have the liquid exposed, it's a cleaner application that way. You could also install a faucet to remove the built-up liquids for use in your garden. Introduce shredded paper ovef the to, nothing shiny (news paper, kraft paper etc.) They like to hide underneath and the paper sucks up the moisture.

@starlitekaraoke113 5 лет назад

tannenbaum great idea. Thank you for posting this

@alaskansourdoughwormsgarde4392 5 лет назад

tannenbaum you never want leachate in a tote. Your tote should never get more than 60-75 % damp. If you squeeze very hard you shouldn’t get more than a drop out. Leachate is water from veggies and if it sits can develop phyto toxins which if put on edible plants can make you sick.

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 5 лет назад

@@alaskansourdoughwormsgarde4392 Which is why he suggested the drain bin underneath. That way it catches this bad extra moisture.

@alaskansourdoughwormsgarde4392 5 лет назад

The Ripe Tomato Farms my point was that you never need holes provided you keep your bin at the correct dampness. There should be no drainage. A bin that is so wet that leachate comes out means your bin is on the verge of being a sick one. Instead of holes more cardboard or other materials should be added. The lid or bin underneath is only to catch it. My issue is you should never let it get to that point. Bedding should be like a wrung out sponge or a piece of washed and wrung laundry. I have 8 large totes in my spare bedroom, none have holes, none are so wet that I even get a drop of water when I squeeze the bedding very hard. I raise Red wigglers, Euros and Africans night crawlers. Four years going on five and never a drop of water. As a matter of fact I started my first tote with a drainage spigot believing that that was what you were supposed to do because of a video I watched only to find out that I never needed it it was a waste of my time and money. I am attempting to be informative not snooty. There are so many things that people believe regarding worms that have been put out on videos but we are finding that most of it is a bunch of bunk. One of the things we have found out is that you can put just about food into a bin and the worms will eat it including citrus, garlic, onion, hot spicy peppers, and coleslaw with mayonnaise, the difference is everything in moderation. You wouldn’t dump a whole package of oranges into a small bin any more than you would throw a gallon of mayonnaise in. An orange here and there is not gonna hurt the worms especially once it has gone moldy. I have had lemons in my refrigerator get mold on them as well as oranges. Some of the people on RU-vid have done experiments with their worms and try different foods, thus far they haven’t lost any of their worms to any of the foods that we believe we’re not supposed to feed them. Worms can eat anything that was once living, Including humans. Worm Lover🥕🌽🌶🥒🥬🥝🍅🍆🥑🥥🥦🍍🥭🍑🍒🍌🍉🍇🍓🍈🍋🍊🍐🍎🍏🥔🍞 God Bless Ripe Tomato Farm

@pyropan 5 лет назад

Alaskan Sourdough Worms, Gardens, Etc. Or you simply run your bin where you don’t have leche forming in abundance. I have worms bins with and without drainage. Even in my bin with drainage capabilities, it has not ever needed to be drained.

@johnhamilton9229 2 года назад

Your verbals and diction have improved dramatically. I’m extremely impressed.

@davidherring7396 3 года назад

James, you're the best! You even make worm farms sound fun and exciting! You and Tuck keep up the good work!

@hwhernandez 5 лет назад

Thank you for all your wonderful advice. You suggested looking into local service that may provide free mulch, I did that. In fact they were on the next street over. For $100, I got delivered about 10 to 12 cubic Yards of wood chips with some green leaf material. So I am currently getting about a foot of mulch down in the back. I am so excited to watch my clay soil transform as moisture is better retained and my worms infiltrate the area. I maintain about 3-5 worm bins. I have used designated spots in my yard to place green and brown waste. I found that the worms will infiltrate the area. As I water that area the casting produce tea ( in ground) and the whole area benefits from this source. My whole back yard has truly transformed in 8 months. It was 10 months ago I started vermicompositing. Adding outside , in ground worm bins will draw in worms for easy collection into containers for compositing. I buried cheap plastic contains that have a weaved pattern with holes, put the food in it and the worms are better collected, although they like living right beneath the bin. I never had to buy worms and I have 10s of thousands at this point. Thanks for your channel. “Let’s Go!!”

@terrim.602 2 года назад

I just came across the method you are talking about. However, do you have to worry about territorial night crawlers getting in your underground bin? Thank you in advance for your advice! 😊

@Green.Country.Agroforestry 4 года назад

Red wigglers also thrive in bedding made from finely sifted wood chips. I grow mycorrhizal inoculate on crushed grain, and feed the residue to the worms .. it's pre-digested by the fungi, loaded with beneficial mycelium, and the worms multiply like mad. On Wednesday the 11th, I found 7 cocoons in one single handful from a 5 week old bin, hordes of little wisps that had already hatched. I need more bins.

@TheWeedyGarden 3 года назад

Love your channel James. When one purchases worms, it´s really a good idea to get them in worm castings. Thier own castings is like a teddy bear for them. They like to be in an environment that they know when they move house. Plus, the castings are full of eggs. Another good thing is to add browns with your kitchen waste. The combo of greens and browns should be about 2 brown to 1 green in an out of ground bin, or 2 greens to 1 brown if it is a worm farm in the ground like a bucket with holes burried in the garden. Thank you for your channel btw. Always good to get some tips from you. Peace brother

@marylandsmann1175 4 года назад

I really enjoy you advice and little dog

@sabrinah7279 4 года назад

I have really been wanting to start a worm bin and you just made the process so easy. I’m not intimidated at all now. Thank you!

@jamesmourer4618 Год назад

Just set up my worm bin.. got 1000 red wigglers. They are all babies . So my question is does using the lid on the bottom keep them from escaping ???

@tomnekuda3818 4 года назад

Living in Kansas we get a lot of NW winds here......I was just getting my worms going good in my big compost pile and we got a heck of a storm and wind from the NW. I had to go down to the Texas Panhandle to retrieve my worms and bring them back home. They were really glad to see "Old Dad" and be back "Home" again......sure hope this doesn't continue...........Keep the Faith, James......Tom

@jeas4980 5 лет назад

Spoiled worms getting veggy smoothies! 🤣😂 You crack me up sometimes, JP!!! You have such a gentle heart...filled with compassion for all God's creators...a great quality. But smoothies for your worms?!?!? 💚💚💚

@WLyons9856 4 года назад

They can break it down about 10x faster if you blend it up first.

@AtlantaHospiceRN 4 года назад

His excitement is contagious!!!!!!! In a good way ❤️❤️❤️

@Lazydaisy646 3 года назад

I'm glad to know this. I wasn't sure, I usually make smoothie for my compost so the vermin don't get in

@karlsfoodforestgarden6963 3 года назад

Haha! I was thinking the same thing! I know it's easier to break down this way but man, who has the time??? We generate a bucket of food scraps every day. I'd need a blender out in the garage just for the worms! :D

@RealDocJames 3 года назад

@@karlsfoodforestgarden6963 some of us have been known to do just that

@stanmack6171 5 лет назад

Thanks for sharing! I’ve been very interested in creating a worm habitat for my plants and my fish. Pretty simple how you did yours. Thanks again! 2:33 to see Tuck practicing on how to rid monsters😍

@gritty1236 5 лет назад

Great video! I started a worm bin back in March and it's about time to separate the worms from the castings. I used coconut coir for their bedding and they seem to like it. I also use brown paper or newspaper to put on top and they eat that up pretty fast, especially the brown paper! Like someone else suggested, I'd put a screen on the bottom so your worms don't get out through the holes. I used window screen and a few still managed to escape.

@nathanaelgoodell7106 5 лет назад

Hey James! Thanks for the easy to understand video! Based on some the comments on moisture levels and leachate I would love to see a follow up vid soon! Love the channel!

@xiovlogz 4 года назад

Seeing tuck always makes my day better.

@kpratt5960 Год назад

Total Score!! I had a neighbor moving and they put several extra large totes with lids on the curb. I literally got to make mine for FREE!!!

@mermaidwe2743 4 года назад

My Dad had a worm garden. It consisted of an old fridge sunk flat in the ground. He would open the fridge door to access the worms for fishing. Good memories. I have my own natural worm farm on a side driveway by the garage. Oak leaves fall on the concret and compost with 0 help from me. In the spring the area is teeming with worms. I generally transfer them to my plants. I plan to try the bin idea. Tks 💝💝💝

@marypreisinger8739 5 лет назад

Love how thorough your presentations are! Consistently awesome! Was a Life Lab teacher via UC Santa Cruz Farm and Garden. We had work bins in the classroom. They were glass on one side but we never saw the worms! Had to dig in. Amazing how much they process. Kids thought I took the scraps out! A friend showed me how to separate the worms from the vermiculture. He uses a metal rod and slowly sweeps it through the bin. The worms stick to it. Another video showed how you do... Put the food on one side, worms migrate there. Cover that area and leave the part you want to harvest uncovered. When they're done undercover, scoop the Red Wigglers. Years ago, the 1980s, I got some horse manure that was loaded with worms. I put it in a pile beside the house and threw compost on it. All I did was cover the pile of scraps with a little compost and water. My former husband called me out to marvel a couple of years later. There were even more worms, ten times more. What Inhave since learned is that was a worm pile not a compost! Amigo Canistano of Eco-Farm taught me a lot. Turn the pile out to in every two to three days. Breaks down in two weeks with 80% carbon material. Wood chips take three years. I have had best results with worm castings in CA. Next, composted wood chips like you do them!🤗 I love the bomb proof permaculture method with straw 8-10" over amendments under compost. Great for herb spirals! Encourage kids to eat from the garden. My daughter is 22 and finishing up a degree in Nutrition. Some of our best times were had grazing in our edible landscape. Your food forest is amazing. Give your dog a sunshiny love from CA for me. U deserve a pat on the back Man! Inspiration and nice, uplifting, good doe, Ray, mi, sound. Beautiful work!!!🐦🎶🏞️🌻🌷🍀

@cathyplantlover2862 2 года назад

I just love tuck 😍 ♥ ❤ 💙 too cute

@lvp6905 4 года назад

James, we miss you. Yes, with thousands of garden specific RU-vidr’s, you and Tucks (Tux?) are unique. I hope all is well. Sending positive thoughts from Central Alabama, sincerely and with gratitude, Lynn

@homesteadingwithapurpose9681 2 года назад

Hey Tuck, good to see you again. Thank you for all the great information.

@marthymesa777 3 года назад

I would add two blocks in the bottom to lift the compost bin that way the liquid is not touching the bin. Is the way I have done mine and it works great. I have mine for over 1 year. Awesome job!!

@davidnightingale146 5 лет назад

Adding used coffee grounds really helps in getting them active and reproducing

@TheBrewingMiner 4 года назад

The worms that naturally came into my compost (my compost area is part of the bed) really enjoyed used coffee grounds! Although my dog is starting to jump in there so no more grounds 😐

@victorianamartinez8916 4 года назад

It could be the caffeine. Lol just kidding

@jamesswim9035 3 года назад

Thank you James my name is James too and you just helped me with my project for agriculture class

@ruthkeiser4878 5 лет назад

I love watching and learning from you

@Jasminerogers865 3 года назад

that little yorkie running at hyperspeed was so cute

@yerneedsry 5 лет назад

Ive had mine for a yr now in basement, theyve never gotten out and I have a lose lid a air filter from furnuse on it in buckets never gotten too wet many holes in bottom, and I feed some scraps every two weeks veggies fruits only whole they eat it, yes i have bucket in bucket with wood blocks between , the other one a bucket on a large bowl for drippings, some say they dont like tomatoes, mine love em and coffee grounds and cardboard, shredded paper,,

@terrim.602 2 года назад

Definitely am motivated! Thank you 😊

@gbridger9177 5 лет назад

Hey JP, you may want to put some screening on the bottom of your bin so the worms don't go out the bottom holes and drown or escape. In spite of all the info out there, red wigglers do some deep diving. They also lay their cocoons real deep. I have the 4 bin worm factory. Just harvested the bottom tray. Even with feeding the worms in the top tray and having nothing but bedding (shredded paper) in the middle tray I found so many hatchlings and cocoons in the bottom tray I had to dump that tray into a bin, add some food on the top in hope of coaxing them to the top so I can transfer them back into the farm. Don't forget the grit for their gullet.

@judeirwin2222 5 лет назад

Cocoons? Do you mean "eggs"? I don't think worms make cocoons...

@gbridger9177 5 лет назад

@@judeirwin2222 yes Jude, they have several babies in 1 cocoon. Eggs have only 1 of, say, a chicken.

@livingoutsidethebubble 5 лет назад

I've just been given a 3 tier home made worm farm. What I am unsure of is how to maintain it. What to check, look for monitor etc. How to harvest the castings and so on. By the way, congratulations, it seems you have influenced other channels and the gardeners appear to all be trying to include a doggy in their garden vids. Also I noticed someone using your signature opening line, "What's going on growers.." So funny and sad in a way but I would take it as a compliment, they obviously all watch you. Great channel, thanks.

@ronnolan1958 3 года назад

Inspired!!! Thank You James

@minimalismmoi9407 4 года назад

Love your dynamic in your videos .I'm learning so much with you .Thank you

@TheHipReview 7 месяцев назад

Thank you for making this. I will start a worm bin today. You are an awesome person James.

@tweker69 Год назад

You can add a small computer fan in the lid too.

@ea313712 4 года назад

Hey James, LUV your videos and your little doggie running around, reminds me of my miniature schnauzer when he was a pup ! James, I just finished building one of your "How to build a raised bed using pallets" for my 10 strawberry plants. Question, after having all these extra worms created in the bins do you then use the worms in the garden ? Would I be able to sprinkle in the worms into my raised pallet bed along with my strawberries ? I don't have a in ground garden just yet. Thanks again and hope to hear from you regarding my question.

@thelthrythquezada8397 Год назад

I bought a $5 cup of nightcrawlers 45ea per cup, BUT I got like 50 in them. after a years I had hundreds of worms. If was so fun to count them and clean their home. I didn't even have a garden.

@daniellesimone7769 2 года назад

Thank you James for an excellent tutorial; I learned a lot B/C you gave SO much pertinent info! I enjoyed your obvious 'caring' - not only for natural food growth - but as well for the gentleness with which you spoke about AND handled your worms...almost like pets. Beautiful food forest by the way. Danielle S.

@RoseThistleArtworks 5 лет назад

This is cool, thank you. Morag from Permaculture gardening has a video about digging a hole right in the garden, putting a pvc pipe with holes in it, vertically right into the hole, leaving about 6" or so above ground, then throwing scraps into it and recapping it, so the worms like to hang out there.

@beatpirate8 2 года назад

I didn’t know to blend the food. I can def do that !

@calebschultz9935 Год назад

I found benefit from this! Growing my own food and maintaining my lawn

@vegasmike1268 2 года назад

Thank you Very much Your videos are the most useful and meaningful

@jimwilleford6140 4 года назад

Saw a video the other day where a woman put a half banana into her worm bin a week before she wanted to harvest. Amazing. The worms about the size or larger of a soft ball were are gathered and ready to be placed where she wanted them.

@stephanieray6587 2 года назад

I started my worm bin indoors but quickly moved it outdoors to my compost pile where they seem much happier!

@animeage7684 3 года назад

Today I started it, let’s see how well these worms do.

@lydvincecruz824 2 года назад

Amazing.Thanks for sharing. It 's really helpful.

@cjg0815 4 года назад

Just ordered 500 red wigglers...would love to see an update on your worm bin

@joykaluf2629 5 лет назад

Thank you James! May I add something? Many people will also leave the lid off completely. Much of the time when worms are crawling up the sides and trying to "mass escape" it is because there is not enough air flow. I cut a large portion of the lid out and use a glue gun to glue landscape fabric in place so it has a lid, yet worms cannot escape if something goes wrong.

@writerinfact1768 4 года назад

I heard about a worm farmer down in Texas who bought a really big ice chest for his worms. It kept them cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Seemed to work well for him.

@earlwagner2479 Год назад

James how do get the great compost from the bin to the garden? And still save the worms. or show how you harvest the compost.

@malakingdude 2 года назад

I have tripple stacked 10 gal containers with holes in all surfaces in the top two. Bottom container has no holes and the 3 nestle inside each other and work well. Worms love your spent coffee grounds and tea. I've never so much as tossed a k-cup. I use also n the paper with grounds plus use the plastic inserts from the cups to line bottoms of flower pots to suppliment drainage. Keep the top of compost covered with paper bags which also rot or cardboard to inhibit insect infestations. Remember it's food! Indoors peat moss could render its own insects so an alternative is coco choir which both Walmart or Amazon carry.

@anitablades6033 4 года назад

This was the second vid of yours I'd enjoyed so I Subbed, looking forward to watching more!!!

@jamesprigioni 4 года назад

Awesome! I’m glad you are finding some value in the videos, and I appreciate you subscribing and engaging in the comments 🙏😁❤️

@Bright_iiii_s Год назад

Lol a smoothie for worms!

@creolelady5264 5 лет назад

Hey James , I love to fish too so I will use some of my worms for fishing to try the tomato plants with the fish video you made. I also bake ,and fry in peanut oil.

@jimwilleford6140 4 года назад

janell walters Me too!

@lisapasley2768 4 года назад

Great idea to blend the scraps to add to the compost

@aurora571000 4 года назад

You just saved me about $130 I was going to spend on a fancy worm bin. Thanks!

@arizonajo2791 2 года назад

I love it!

@cristobalv 2 года назад

i love how he always start the video like he is just arrived from a run workout.

@TheUtopiansBus 5 лет назад

Great tutorial!! Saved for reference when it comes time to start a homestead. Thanks as always!!!

@GrowHealthTV 5 лет назад

Hi James, nice video as usual.

@AJsGreenTopics 5 лет назад

I really enjoy composting with worms. I raise red wigglers and European Nightcrawlers. 😎🐛

@patriciatobar6573 3 года назад

Hi James, This worm bin video was great!!! You made this really easy, lots of good details and information. Love watching Tuck! Thank you!

@milliecathcart954 2 года назад

What do you do with bins in winter? What is winter worm management?

@LK-3000 Год назад

I had to keep my worm bin indoors due to the excessive heat outside where I live, so I chose not to add holes to the bottom or sides. Instead I cover the bin with an old sheet. It let's the air get in easily and the worms don't like climbing on the fabric so they only climb on the sides. It's also easier to remember to check them for moisture and they've (so far) never gotten too wet. I have about half and half red wigglers and European night crawlers.

@pidpit4397 Год назад

Amazing video! Brought back great memories of seeing our lil friends in the garden doing their job. Originally from MT, and we had a ton of earthworms especially near our potato plants. Thank you so much for this video. It was interesting and educational.

@adamsdiyuniverse-savemoney4563 3 года назад

Great video. I made a video making my own compost worm farm just with old household bins/containers. Didn’t cost anything which is good but I have leant a lot from watching your video so I think I can make some improvements to what I’ve made. Also it might be worth renewing the drainage holes regularly. Thanks again. Great work. I will keep following.

@epnsylvain1957 3 года назад

Love your vegetarian dog !

@zinnialady5153 5 лет назад

Thank you

@adamcampos6969 2 года назад

Homeboy is all jacked up lol 😂

@sylviaminor5324 2 года назад

Recently discovered your channel and we love your "easy explanations." Thanks from High Point, North Carolina via Forest Hills, New York.

@kcaranas5045 5 лет назад

Good morning James i'll learened a lot God bless

@robedleg 3 года назад

Your dog is lit.

@Wild_Halo 2 года назад

Thanks!

@WDWormsnGarden 4 года назад

Nice video. I also use compost as bedding and that is what i feed them. My worms Just love it. It keeps he fruit flies out too. I do give them food scraps as a treat sometimes.

@marshallharrington4727 2 года назад

Love Tuck the Boss

@visitacionrallis4408 2 года назад

You’re just plain awesome! Thank you!

@lindavilmaole5003 4 года назад

Thank you for this video... I have been thinking about worm casts for a while now and this video of yours simply gave me the idea how to make my own source of worm casts...

@dougmorissette459 2 года назад

Excellent instructional video! Thanks for the information. Love your videos and especially Tuck.

@sambmendez2454 2 года назад

Awesome 🤩!!!

@cathflonaturals7149 2 года назад

You are the best.

@flujackson604 3 года назад

Thanks James, setting a home for 1000 Red Wigglers today with my family :) love your videos

@karlsfoodforestgarden6963 3 года назад

I just moved in a fresh batch of 1000 worms after the winter. I had a lot of die-back this winter, for some reason. I always get some die-back, but this was unusual. Thankfully, after a couple of weeks with the new worms, the bin is at full steam again!

@flujackson604 3 года назад

@@karlsfoodforestgarden6963 Glad to hear it Karl! I just gave them 2 lbs of food 2 days ago and it was so exciting to move it a bit and see the mass loving all the food I gave them!! :)