THE SKILL OF READING FEEDING, PART ONE
From Matt Okamoto: I am wondering about feeding the worms. I have been feeding them every Sunday. What if there is still food? Should I hold off feeding them?
BUGGY FLAPJACKS – FEAST or FIASCO?
G.H. From Ewa Beach reports: Lots of little bugs got into this expensive flapjack mix, and my wife was about to throw away the whole box! Should I fire up the griddle and make a big batch of buggy pancakes for the wormies?
LATERAL FLOW IS THE WAY TO GO
The principle of lateral-flow is simple – worms flowing, or moving, from side to side. The bin is typically an elongated container with a divider with pukas drilled in it. Feed your worms on one side for six months, then stop, put fresh bedding on the other side and start feeding them there. For examples, read on.
THE SCOOP ON BEANS
From S.P. in Wahiawa: I fed my worms three pounds of baked beans but it took weeks to break down and it was really stinky in that bin the whole time. I won’t do that again – beans are out!
ON COMPOST MITES
From Hope David, teacher at Ma’ema’e Elementary School:
Uggy! What are these??! They are swarming everywhere all over the bin, like an infestation! Are they harmful to the worms?
Harvest Party, 11/25
We are planning a Worm Ohana HARVEST PARTY on Friday, November 25, 10am-Noon, at Enchanted Lake Elementary.
Vermicast Sale at Kokua Market, 8/13
Sustainability Saturday at Kokua Market, Saturday, August 13th, 9am-1pm
30K in 30 DAYS Fundraiser in August
Donate during the month of August and see your gift DOUBLE! Mahalo for your continued support. Please share this article.
Earth Day Compost Sale, 4/23
Saturday, April 23, 2022
9:00 am – 12 noon
ENCHANTED LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Enter the double gate at the far left of the property as you face the school.
First Worm Ohana Harvest Party a Success!
The prospect of a worm bin harvest can intimidate first-time vermicomposters. Newbies love feeding and caring for their wormies, but when it comes to dumping out that big heavy bin and separating the contents – well, that’s a bit scary and it’s tempting to postpone harvesting indefinitely. In fact, the most common cause of ailing…
Harvest Party, 1/22
We are planning our first ever Worm Ohana HARVEST PARTY on Saturday, January 22, 9-11am, at Enchanted Lake Elementary.
Rough or Refined, Vermicast Delivers
What do you do with the vermicast after you harvest your worm bin? In this video Mindy gives practical advise on how to handle vermicast once you have some available.
How to Harvest Your Worm Bin
And once you determine that you are ready to harvest your worm bin, watch the video below to see how harvesting is done.
Are You Ready To Harvest?
Do you think your vermicast is ready to harvest? Watch the video to find out how Mindy digs in the worm bin to determine how much cast has been produced and how much of the original bedding are still present. And once you determine that you are ready to harvest your worm bin, watch the…
Vermicomposting Using Stacking Tray System
Do you have a stacking tray system aka “Can-o-Worms” but can’t seem to work it properly? Watch the video to find out how Mindy operates a stacking tray system to produce vermicast efficiently while minimizing the disturbance to your wormies.
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