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Richmond, Virginia

I have ordered the books, but I am totally lost when it comes to making the compost with worms...

can someone give me some insight on this procedure? and is this something I should be doing now? and how does one keep worms alive in the winter?

SO many questions... so much time... no... wait...
ya know actually that fits so I am going with it..

Thanks

Fodder

10/26/2009 12:32:50 PM

Eastern Pennsylvania

check out the how to section on this website- i know there is at least 1 article on it there.

10/26/2009 4:23:08 PM

Upstate S.C.

Fodder, I will try and answer your question (i think). Compost made from worm is called Vermicompost. It is made by worms whom consume organic material that microorganism have broken down. The finish product is the best compost PERIOD. It can then be used to spread on the patch or in compost tea. Most people start small with a couple pounds of RED WORMS, which can be found most anywere. Let me know if this isn't what you needed.

10/26/2009 9:24:23 PM

Farmville, Virginia (mfowler@hsc.edu)

Fodder, email me, good to see another Virginia grower!

10/26/2009 10:51:06 PM

DeWitt, Iowa

How do you keep them alive in winter?

10/26/2009 11:08:16 PM

Upstate S.C.

It depends Pumpkinman, If you raise them in Rubbermaid tubs, you can just keep them indoor or a garage. HOWEVER even if you have a pile out back worms have shown to SURVIVE through the winter on there own. Some will die, but most will most to the center and live.

10/27/2009 10:03:09 PM

Colorado Springs.Co

I still have my worm bin but throw them buggers in the patch with the vermicompost and they are thriving in both and it gets cold here. Whenever possible during the winter spray the patch with everclear it helps keep them warm.

10/29/2009 11:28:12 PM