Vermicomposting Pine Cones?
Ever since starting up my vermi-filtration barrel system I’ve find myself looking at resistant, carbon-rich materials in a whole new light. On some recent local nature walks with my son I noticed that...
View ArticleVermicomposting Trench Worm Bins?
It’s no secret that I am a huge fan of vermicomposting trenches. Ever since “accidentally” hitting on the idea back in 2008 they’ve remained one of my favorite outdoor approaches (also spawning a...
View ArticleWastewater Worm Composting
Collecting different types of greywater for my Backyard Vermi-Filtration System in recent weeks has been an eye-opening experience. It has made me realize not only just HOW MUCH water we use for...
View ArticleBackyard Vermi-Filtration – 7-07-20
Last month I wrote about a new project I had started, involving the conversion of an old, leaky plastic rain barrel into a DIY greywater “vermi-filtration” system. Since then I’ve written about some...
View ArticleSuper Simple Homemade Manure
The topic of “homemade manure” is something I’ve written about quite a few times here on the blog (and elsewhere) over the years. I’ve grown to appreciate the concept even more in 2020, since it’s been...
View ArticleBasic In-Ground Bucket Worm Bin
As much as I love my “trench worm bins“, I realize a lot of people are looking for outdoor vermicomposting projects that are easier and to get up and running. Even something like a buried plastic...
View ArticleBackyard Vermifiltration Wrap-Up
Back in June I wrote about a DIY vermifiltration system I set up in my yard using an old leaky rain barrel. The main idea was to collect greywater – dish rinsewater and cooking water likely the main...
View ArticleSet-It-And-Forget-It Vermicomposting
When most people think of vermicomposting they tend to think of it as more of a continuous, active process. This is all fine and good – and could even be considered one of the advantages of this...
View ArticleVermicomposting Clothing
A topic I have written amount multiple times here – but something I still really haven’t tested out enough – is the use of biodegradable fabrics as worm bin bedding materials. It just seems like a...
View ArticleSet-It-And-Forget-It Vermicomposting – 4 Month Update
Back in November I wrote about the set-up for a fleet of low-maintenance vermiculture bins (see “Set-It-And-Forget-It Vermicomposting“). It was just one of multiple sets of bins I set up last fall as a...
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