by Lucy Legan | Feb 25, 2021 | Building Soil
Is your worm farm smelling bad or attracting the wrong sort of bugs? Here are seven frequently asked questions. Can I overfeed my worms? Definitely! Overfeeding worms can result in protein poisoning (aka sour crop). As protein-rich foods break down, they release...
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...
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...