Worms Eat My Garbage: How to Set Up and Maintain a Worm Composting System
This “vermicomposting manual” provides complete illustrated instructions on setting up and maintaining small-scale worm composting systems. Topics include different bins, what kind of worms to use, sex life of a worm, preparing worm beddings, how to meet the needs of the worms, what kinds of foods to feed the worms, harvesting worms, and making potting soil from the vermicompost produced.
This pleasant read is the “Vermi Bible” for most people who compost their household waste with worms. The author, Mary Applehof, gives a very solid scientific introduction to the little critters and answers most of your basic questions about worms. Worms Eat My Garbage is a simple “how-to” guide covering everything from how to set up a worm bin, to what types of garbage are best for worm composting, to taking care of the worms, to effectively saving money while reaping the benefits of the process.
If you are starting with vermicomposting, this is an excellent worm composting reference book!