How to Build a Worm Bin

by Henry Owen

Overview

This basic primer takes all the guesswork out of worm composting. It shows readers how to take responsibility for the waste they create by turning food scraps into valuable nutrient-rich compost. Henry Owen demonstrates that worm composting is a year-round activity that is easy, fast, convenient, good for the earth, good for your plants, and fun. Topics include what type of worms to buy, how to construct a bin, how to maintain the right environment, and how to foster a thriving “worm herd”. The sections on worm bin troubleshooting and FAQs cover everything else you need to know.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781570673498
Publisher:	Groundswell
Publication date:	11/28/2016
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.20(d)

About the Author

A native of San Antonio, TX, Henry fell in love with nature as a child at summer camp and on family camping trips. Henry believes that all people need to be connected to nature and that all children deserve opportunities for imaginative, exploratory, nature-based play. He has worked at summer camps and as a 2nd grade teacher. He co-founded and directed Friendship Gardens, a non profit project that grows food for meals-on-wheels in Charlotte, NC before moving back to Texas to serve the Nature Discovery Center as Executive Director. He is a husband, father, educator, adventure play advocate, garden nerd, and composter.

Table of Contents

Introduction 1

Chapter 1 What is Worm Composting? 4

Chapter 2 Fears About Worm Composting 9

Chapter 3 The Worm 15

Chapter 4 Setting Up Your Worm Farm 23

Chapter 5 The Bin 26

Chapter 6 The Bedding 37

Chapter 7 The Food 40

Chapter 8 Maintenance 47

Chapter 9 Other Critters in the Composting Bin 56

Chapter 10 How to Keep Worms in the Bin 64

Chapter 11 The Poop: All About Worm Compost 68

Chapter 12 Worm Composting for Kids 80

A Final Word 83

Appendix 1 Worm Bin Troubleshooting 85

Appendix 2 Worm Composting FAQ 87

About the Author 94