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The humble earthworm

The humble earthworm

by Lucy Legan | Sep 10, 2022 | Backyard farm, Building Soil, Homeschooling, Living Laboratory, Permaculture, Worms

Today we found an earthworm egg. Very exciting! This little white ball of love can hold several young worms. Young worms hatch from their eggs in between three weeks to five months. The gestation period varies for different species of worms. It also depends on...
What is wrong with my worm farm?  Common Questions Answered.

What is wrong with my worm farm? Common Questions Answered.

by Lucy Legan | Feb 25, 2021 | Building Soil, Homeschooling, Permaculture garden, Sustainable Living, Worms

Is your worm farm smelling bad or attracting the wrong sort of bugs? here are some common questions answered. 1. Can I overfeed my worms? Definitely! Overfeeding worms can result in protein poisoning (aka sour crop). As protein-rich foods break down, they release...
How to convert your trash bin into a worm farm

How to convert your trash bin into a worm farm

by Lucy Legan | May 5, 2020 | Conscious Green Mama, Homeschooling, Kids Gardening, Little Green House, Permaculture, Sustainable Living, Waste Free Living

We were lucky enough to find an old rolling rubbish bin and decided to repurpose it into another worm farm. Trash bins are a great way to collect worm juice and castings in a vertical space. The bins can readily be found in tip and junk shops. When choosing a bin...
How to make a really cheap worm farm

How to make a really cheap worm farm

by Lucy Legan | Jun 16, 2019 | Kids Gardening, Permaculture, Sustainable Living, Waste Free Living

Of the vast array of creatures on Planet Earth, the earthworm is probably the most important for humans. Few animals, such as earthworms, are essential for good plant health and growth, and therefore indirectly, they are vital for human health. Earthworms excrete a...

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