So, we have these worms living in our basement. They eat our garbage and make us dirt. It sounds a little weird, maybe even kind of gross, if you feel that way about worms. But, truly, it's pretty incredible. For about 8 months (longer than is recommended) we fed our red wigglers carrot tops, banana peels, apple cores and egg shells and, in return, they (in Liam's words) pooped us out about ten gallons of rich, nourishing dirt.
We probably didn't follow the best technique for sifting the worms from the dirt, as it took a very long time. We're definitely going to look into that for the next go around. Speaking of which, these worms are big time reproducers. We have enough red wigglers now for another 20 gallon bin that will need a home. Any takers?
The best part about keeping dirt-making worms is getting to use said dirt to fertilize our own little veggie garden. Memorial Day weekend we built and planted a raised bed.
Every time I plant a seed it seems absolutely impossible that anything would sprout from it. Now that Liam's involved, it feels like a little more is at stake. I am hoping at least one veggie will grow. The worm dirt should insure at least that. If nothing else, we have some awfully cute little markers.
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Just last night I told Chrissy about my desire to (some day) have a compost pile. Very cool to see that you have done it successfully. I'm sure wonderful veggies will result.
Perhaps one day you can post on all the how-to's!
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