#redwrigglerworms

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Proud mum to 1000+ red wriggler worms After much thought and research I’ve decided to take the next step in my zero-waste journey and have started a worm farm ✨ 📷: 1 - @summertimekyy , 2-8 @meganrose_f . . . . . #wormfarm #zerowaste #wormfarmer #compost #wormtea #redwrigglers #redwriggler #redwrigglerworms #vermicompost #conservationstartsathome (at Cape Town, Western Cape) https://www.instagram.com/p/CWlZ1uLqaq9/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Worms in my Basement

Worms in my Basement

I never imagined that one day I would become a worm rancher. I was inspired by a visit to my son’s science classroom when I saw a plastic bin full of worms converting food scraps into compost. The worms were red wigglers (Eisenia fetida), a variety that thrives in rotting vegetation, compost and manure. Unlike earthworms they will thrive in captivity with minimum care. The worms eat about half…