How to Go Green With a Worm Farm

Have you always wanted to run your own farm? Or maybe you are a gardener who would like to make your own compost? Or maybe you are a fisherman and would like to grow your own bait? Worms are the ultimate recyclers! You feed them your scraps of food and supply them with newspaper and some soil and in return they supply you with an endless supply of worms and compost.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Worm farming is an easy hobby or part time business that doesn't require a lot of space. Worm farms are fun for the whole family to get involved, kids especially enjoy worm farming. In-fact you can run your own worm farm from your own backyard or garage. Running a worm farm doesn't require a huge start up cost either, you probably can start a worm farm with supplies you already have on hand or can buy for less than $80!

2. WORM FARMING CONTAINERS
   You can use plastic or wooden bins or even crates for your worm farm. Just make sure the containers you choose to use aren't chemically treated or this could harm your worms. You will also need a cover for the worm farm to keep out light and help maintain the dampness worms thrive in. Specially made stacking containers are available for worm farming that help keep your worm farm nice and tidy looking. See resources section below.

3. WORM FARMING LOCATION
   Worms thrive in dark damp locations so the ideal location for your worm farm would be in a shady spot out of direct sun.

4. WORM FARM SETUP
   You will want line your bins with old newspapers you have shredded and dampened and then fill your bins with moistened soil. Next add the worms. Add some old food scraps to the soil. Cover your worm container and let your worms settle in for a week or so.

5. 
   Worm Farm Red Wigglers

   WORMS FOR YOU WORM FARM
   Red worms or tiger worms are the easiest to rind and probably the worms you will want to farm. You can find worms at your local nurseries or maybe a fishing supply store.

6. FEEDING YOUR WORMS:
   Worms love scraps! Feed them scraps, depending on your farm size you should feed them some scraps every two weeks, more often if you have large containers. Don't over feed.

Tips & Warnings

• Don't feed your worms citrus fruits or onions.
• Don't let your worm farm dry out but at the same time don't flood your worm farm either. You don't want to drown your worms.

Resources

• Red Wigglers
• Worm Farm Bins
• Worm Farm Tips

[jenroering]

on 10/7/2009 I've been thinking this would be a neat project for me and my kiddos. Thanks for the great information! 5*

[sonni57]

on 7/16/2009 Good ideas on having a worm farm it's always good to go green.