I’ve been researching how to compost with worms. Being older and unable to roll or till regular composting methods, I decided to try vermicomposting, which is a fancy name for composting with worms.
As meticulous as I was in preparing for my firstborn baby, I was as thorough in preparing their bedding in the chosen bin.
I mean, these are living creatures and I wanted them to stay that way.
Over the past few days, I’ve been collecting coffee grounds, eggshells and plant food scraps. This morning, anticipating their arrival, I shredded brown cardboard and brown paper bags. I powdered down the eggshells, apparently they love eggshells and coffee grounds! I sprinkled some good potting soil, not regular dirt as they need a lighter mix with more air to move and chomp through.
And then they arrived.
I opened the box and realized my bin is too small! I put them in anyway, spreading them out over the food and covered them up with bedding and sprayed it all down with a bit of water. They can’t move as well in dry, but can’t breathe if too wet, so here’s hoping I sprayed the perfect bit of water.
While I’m anxious to look in the bin and see them moving about, I likely need to just let them be for a while.
As far as the bin is concerned, I’m going to get a bigger one, put casters on the bottom so I can move it inside in winter, and roll outside in summer. Either use casters or grab a grandchild to help me move it.
Another journey has begun!
Ordinary Me; Extraordinary God 