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Worm Factory 360 Review

When it comes to vermicomposting, I'm a big fan although it requires some attention to ensure the worms are happy. I've made my own worm bins in the past, and then decided to focus my attention on the Worm Inn system: better airflow, easier harvesting of castings. I kinda forgot about the Worm Factory 360. It's been on the market for a while now, but I never paid attention to it since I started with making my own bin anyway. I was hanging out at my friend Brian's house, and he wanted me to take a look at his worm system in the basement. I had noticed a few flies in his house before he led me downstairs, and I figured they were from his Worm Factory...I was right. I…

Time to Reload the Composter!

My freezer was packed to the brim with rotten food I forgot about...finally decided to throw it in the composter! A little late in the season, but it should be fine.

What Are These Bugs in My Kitchen Compost Bin? (video)

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gnh-O2euWQU Kitchen compost crocks aren't my favorite tool when it comes to composting, but they are fun to ignore. For the last several months, I decided to fill it up and not empty it since it's colder out (less bugs) and it won't smell as bad. I opened it up today, and it was nothing but sludge in the bottom and gobs of compost mites around the lid. These are a common inhabitant of worm bins, but they don't really pose a threat to your system. In fact, they're a bit of a help since they indicate that your compost is unbalanced. Most likely your compost is too moist, and that's what these critters like being around. The solution? Add a bunch of dry browns to balance it out. The…