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The Lifecycle of a Worm

While working with worms its important to know their lifecycle if you want to do things such as vermiculture. So what comes first you ask… the worm or the egg? Truth...

The Lifecycle of a Worm

While working with worms its important to know their lifecycle if you want to do things such as vermiculture. So what comes first you ask… the worm or the egg? Truth...

Simple Steps for Planning Your Garden

Simple Steps for Planning Your Garden

Step One: Know Your ZoneKnowing what zone you will be growing in is important because it will tell you the ideal time frame to sow your seeds. Visit https://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/ to...

Simple Steps for Planning Your Garden

Step One: Know Your ZoneKnowing what zone you will be growing in is important because it will tell you the ideal time frame to sow your seeds. Visit https://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/ to...

Vermicompost FAQ

Vermicompost FAQ

What is vermicomposting?Vermicomposting is the art and process of using worms to composting your organic materials, such as:Fruits (light on the citrus fruit)Veggies (not the spicy/hot ones)EggshellsUsed coffee groundsUnglossed paperLeavesNewspaperBy...

Vermicompost FAQ

What is vermicomposting?Vermicomposting is the art and process of using worms to composting your organic materials, such as:Fruits (light on the citrus fruit)Veggies (not the spicy/hot ones)EggshellsUsed coffee groundsUnglossed paperLeavesNewspaperBy...

Do's + Don'ts of Vermicomposting

Do's + Don'ts of Vermicomposting

Here are a few Do's and Don'ts I think are important to keep in mind when composting with worms.Do - Materials:  All fruits + veggies (unless mentioned in the don'ts section)...

Do's + Don'ts of Vermicomposting

Here are a few Do's and Don'ts I think are important to keep in mind when composting with worms.Do - Materials:  All fruits + veggies (unless mentioned in the don'ts section)...

Eggshells in the Bin

Eggshells in the Bin

When it comes to diverting your waste, egg shells tend to be one of those things people aren't sure if they can use before they toss. Some say using egg...

Eggshells in the Bin

When it comes to diverting your waste, egg shells tend to be one of those things people aren't sure if they can use before they toss. Some say using egg...

Waste Diversion

Waste Diversion

Our organic waste contributes to 17% of greenhouse gases emitted into Earths atmosphere. That may not seem like a whole lot, but when we compare this 17% to the 16%...

Waste Diversion

Our organic waste contributes to 17% of greenhouse gases emitted into Earths atmosphere. That may not seem like a whole lot, but when we compare this 17% to the 16%...