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Worm Cocoons in Vermicompost?

Worm castings are tricky, aren't they? They can be soggy and have lots of unprocessed material encased in castings, used in containers to grow stuff, dry out and show what they're really like. I've noticed that my worm castings that I recently removed from the Worm Inn system dried out in the sun quite fast and revealed a bunch of little purple eggs. What are these things? After doing a little reading and talking to the dude Bentley over at redwormcomposting.com, I learned that they were worm cocoons. So is this a good thing or a bad thing? I don't really know. Reproduction is obviously a good thing. However, I'm learning that the cocoons may be worms laying more eggs in response to a dry or unhealthy worm system. They…

What Composting System is Right for You? (video)

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eU4rK-aKoSM What composting system is right for you? There's 4 main methods for composting: dig a hole, compost bin, worms, compost tumbler. They all have their pros and cons, so here we go: Dig a hole - $0 +Cheap +No maintenance -Risk of animals/pests digging it up -Hard to obtain any compost -Might annoy neighbors Compost Bin - $25+ +Cheap, easy to do it yourself for free +Can handle large volumes +Can thoroughly process any and all organic materials -Unsightly? (It's worth it though, trust me) Worms - $30/lb, $100+ +Works year round +Worm castings are a great soil amendment +Fun for educational purposes -They need attention to ensure they're happy -Somewhat expensive to start Compost Tumbler - $175+ +Secure from pests/animals +Turning the compost is easy (although not necessary)…

Worm Factory 360 review (video)

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAjrkL9D_WI When my friend told me he had a Worm Factory in his basement, I had to check it out. Although I use a Worm Inn system, I definitely like how this system works, too. Check the video for my on-the-spot observations! 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 prefer outdoor composting in a typical cubic yard compost bin. I was hanging out at my friend's house, and he wanted me…