wormery

Yategirl

not sure if this is the right place for this...

I have inherited a "original wormery" - looks like a grey rectangular bin with a tap at the bottom - and would like to get it set up as part of my home compost making... I'd prefer not to spend £40 on a "worm rescue kit" (as a) I don't have £40 and b) seems a lot of money to spend to make compost.....)

I know I need worms and I have shredded paper ready for bedding.

Can anyone tell me how to set the bin up so I can get worms and start composting?

thanks

Deadly7

Hi Yategirl, try this:

http://www.originalorganics.co.uk/wormeries.htm

Cheapest way to buy a small quantity of starter worms is to go to a fishing tackle shop and ask for tive Dendras, they all seem to sell them.

Queenie

Few previous threads that may be worth reading for advice plus relevant links within the posts, can be found here:-

~ wormerys (OS Forum)

~Worm composting (OS Forum)


~ Compost bins vs wormeries? Whats the difference? (Green & Ethical Forum)

HTH

Deadly7

Al Mac

Worms don't like the light, so you may be better to leave the lid up.
What have you put them on top off?

fernyburn

Hi Al
Grass isnt good for wormeries, it produces to much heat.
and will kill your worms, and turn into a smelly sludge !!
I should remove it if I were you, and replace it with peat, shredded paper, straw

HTH
Fern