My bin is a RELN Worm Factory, and I'm in the second layer. It provides about 2.5 square feet of surface area. I use it solely to process kitchen waste. ...
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kd
kdbemail
Oct 23, 2003 12:22 am
... Hi Sarah! Primarily to compost. They are outside. Mostly. Two of them are in our "California Room". This is a glass room off the back of the house. The...
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James McDougal
james_mcdoug...
Oct 23, 2003 8:14 pm
I stirred up the bin a bit yesterday and today there are still worms at all levels. It was a bin smelly at the bottom but no smell today. I did notice that my...
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OMMB
parentingfor...
Oct 23, 2003 11:27 pm
I am Carey, ~Howdy~, I live in East Texas. And am married with 2 kids. We raise rabbits and chickens. I am looking for information on how to start a worm bin...
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Pamela Alley
rnrq
Oct 24, 2003 6:15 pm
ROFL!! I just LOVE calling them 'vermin'--drives 'pro' vermiculturists insane. :) Seriously, I've found that as long as I keep 'fluffing' and add a THIN layer ...
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Ladee Cache
ladeecache
Oct 28, 2003 1:46 am
All, Many of you may know that I live in San Diego, currently being hard hit by multiple fire storms. If you are in a position to do so, I hope you'll help. ...
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mbyeagerus
Oct 29, 2003 4:08 pm
I have giiven my worms leftover salad with dressing rinsed off. Don't know about Caesar, though, as that dressing is particularly rich (parmesan and all) and...
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canadianrebel
kuznles
Oct 29, 2003 5:52 pm
The3 reason for not feeding greasy , oily and meat products is to keep the bin from smelling and to keep flies out. KuznLes http://kountrykuznworms.com ... ...
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Gail Scarbrough
gail41647
Oct 31, 2003 12:05 am
I'm getting ready to start a worm bin. I have an 18 gallon rubbermaid tote. I was planning to use roughly 1/3 peat moss, 1/3 ground up leaves and 1/2...
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canadianrebel
kuznles
Oct 31, 2003 5:03 am
Probably no need to worry about the PH at this stage, after you have been feeding them put in a handful of egg shell,(crusher) about once every other week. I...
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Gail A. Scarbrough
gail41647
Oct 31, 2003 2:18 pm
Thanks KuzenLes. I also forgot to ask how many pouns of worms can I put in an 18 gallon bun? Gail ... From: canadianrebel To: the_worm_bin@yahoogroups.com ...
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David Flentje
nextfish2nin...
Oct 31, 2003 2:41 pm
The rule of thumb is 1 pound per square foot of surface area so measure the width and length in feet and multiply, I would guess it is 2-3 pounds, but they...
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David Flentje
nextfish2nin...
Oct 31, 2003 2:57 pm
These are fun thanks for asking and hope others join in ... Compost - started my bin because thermophillic piles are slow and won't do so much stuff. ... ...
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Barbara Mounce
bmou1013
Oct 31, 2003 4:03 pm
Hi Gail, I started in 18 gal rubbermaid with 1LB of worms in May 2003. They have really multiplied. I'd start small and give yourself time to learn about the...
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Sarah Tuttle
sarallelagram
Oct 31, 2003 6:54 pm
Oh! I'd love to talk to your wife about our inside bin. i've got one at home, and my office is interested in starting one too... *grin* People are certainly a...
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Gail A. Scarbrough
gail41647
Oct 31, 2003 9:22 pm
Thanks for the reply. I don't have access to a lot of newspaper. We just moved here and I don't know anyone to ask to save some for me. I have tons off...
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Gail A. Scarbrough
gail41647
Oct 31, 2003 9:27 pm
Thanks Barbara, I think I will start with 1 LB for now because they are quite costly. Have you had to change your bedding and separate your worms yet or are...
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James McDougal
james_mcdoug...
Oct 31, 2003 9:58 pm
Sara, What do you do with your bin in the winter? Does it freeze? Your worms? James...
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Sarah Tuttle
sarallelagram
Nov 1, 2003 1:13 am
My bin is in my kitchen, year round. 7th floor of an apartment building, so its safe and warm (or cool, depending on the season :> ) all the time. I'm ...
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Gail A. Scarbrough
gail41647
Nov 1, 2003 1:53 am
What is thermophilic composting? Gail ... From: Sarah Tuttle I'd love to experiment with thermophilic composting and humanure, [Non-text portions of this...
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James McDougal
james_mcdoug...
Nov 1, 2003 3:34 am
Who has the bin in St. Louise? What do you do with it in the winter? Does it freeze? James ... From: David Flentje [mailto:dflentje@...] Sent: Friday,...
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Sarah Tuttle
sarallelagram
Nov 1, 2003 4:19 pm
thermophilic composting means a compost pile where the temperature rises to well above body temp (between a 110 F and 140 F) .... for at least some period of...
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mbyeagerus
Nov 1, 2003 5:20 pm
Regarding indoor urban worms: Most of the time, no one knows mine are there. (The only odiferous <g> time was when I neglected the drainage section!) Yep,...
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Gail A. Scarbrough
gail41647
Nov 2, 2003 12:02 am
OK, I think I understand now. Thanks Gail ... From: Sarah Tuttle To: the_worm_bin@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, November 01, 2003 10:19 AM Subject:...
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Swanlady
swan_lady2001
Nov 2, 2003 4:57 pm
I have been reading for some time. Just reading, not posting. But the kitchen bin discussion pushed me over the edge. LOL I have and 18 gal Rubbermaid in...
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Gail A. Scarbrough
gail41647
Nov 3, 2003 1:07 am
Thanks for sharing your set up with us Kitty. Gail in MS ... From: Swanlady To: the_worm_bin@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, November 02, 2003 9:27 AM Subject:...
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David Flentje
nextfish2nin...
Nov 3, 2003 4:18 am
That would be me James. I have a heating cable but it came unplugged winter before last and I thought my worms were done for but come spring they were raring...
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Barbara Mounce
bmou1013
Nov 3, 2003 3:48 pm
I have actually harvested them twice in three months. I harvested 7 gallons of vermicompost. But I was adding compost from the garden and the bin filled up...
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Les Barker
kuznles
Nov 3, 2003 4:07 pm
If you have enough room to keep adding bedding and food, you don't have to change the bedding until you run out of room, however most folks change the bedding...
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Barbara Mounce
bmou1013
Nov 3, 2003 8:20 pm
Hi James, You may want to checkout the www.wormwoman.com site. She has pictures showing how she keeps her outside bin warm in Michigan. She puts insulation ...
