Tag: worm casting

WHAT NOT TO THROW IN THE COMPOST

Freak of Natural Staff

  Organic matter undergoes a fermentation process in landfills that generates highly polluting elements, namely methane gas and toxic leachate. Leachate is a highly polluting liquid generated by the infiltration of water into the mass of decaying waste. This substance contains a very high load of harmful substances must be carefully collected and stored. Even small quantities dispersed are able to contaminate the underlying aquifers with disastrous results. Gases, on the other hand, contribute negatively and directly to climate change. The good news is that it is still possible to…

THE IMPORTANCE OF MOISTURE LEVELS IN THE COMPOST BIN

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  The humidity inside the compost container is a crucial factor for the proper functioning of the composting system. Especially when making composting at home in small containers, there are some factors that influence the whole process that must be taken into account. If these conditions are not monitored, the internal environment with its micro-organisms will suffer, as will our precious earthworms. Before discussing the influence that humidity has on the process, it is essential to make some background on the factors that determine the conditions within the worm compost…

BASIC GUIDE TO WORM COMPOSTING

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  As Antoine-Laurent de Lavoisier summarized in the 1700s, “Nothing is created, nothing is destroyed, everything is transformed”. Fortunately, there are those who still today base their business on the concept of circular economy, transforming waste into a resource. Why not use earthworms to decompose our organic waste and produce a valuable fertilizer, reducing their disposal costs, as well as the resulting environmental damage? Worm composting is the biological process of valorization of organic matter that makes use of the work of earthworms, in addition to that of microorganisms present…

HOW TO INTRODUCE WASTE IN THE COMPOST BIN

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  Here are some tips to feed the worms in your compost bin, introducing our  leftovers food while doing home composting. It’s not just about throwing as much food inside as possible. My worms have preferences: they eat less in fall and winter, while in spring and summer their appetite increases. Introducing too much waste in the compost bin is counterproductive. By observing how much waste has been left since the last time you fed them, you can quantify the amount of food to introduce. It is always good to…

DIY Vertical Garden Worm Composting Planter

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    Today, I will share this great concept with you, one of the most cost and space-efficient, practical ways of growing ever conceived!   Whether you garden as a hobby that helps you unwind after a stressful day, or a necessity for living a homestead or off the grid lifestyle, we’re all looking for eco-friendly and cost-effective ways to grow our own food.   What’s even more appealing is having an affordable system from scrap material that allows you to extend your growing capacity transforming your organic waste in…