The City of San Diego provides a convenient list of recommended locations to purchase worms. If you are starting a Wriggly Wranch Worm Bin, you will need about 1 lb. of worms. The type of worms you need are “red wigglers” or “red worms” (eisenia foetida). If you have any questions about getting started call the [...]
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“Rotline” Question of the Week: Where can I buy worms in San Diego?
Posted in "Rotline" Question of the Week, tagged compost, Composting, gardening, red wigglers, red worms, san diego, soil amendments, Solana Center, vermicompost, vermicomposting, where to buy worms, worms on August 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
“Rotline” Question of the Week: Do I need to shred or grind my materials to compost them?
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged "Rotline", augers, blender, chippers, clippings, compost bins, Composting, decomposition, grinding, plant trimmings, shredders, shredding, soil, soil amendments, Solana Center, speeding up the process, vermicompost, worm bins, worms on August 15, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Shredding and grinding materials speeds up the process of composting. Smaller pieces will break down faster in your pile because it increases the surface area. This makes the material easier for bacteria to break down the material. You do not have to shred or grind your materials. The process will just take longer.
If you would [...]
“Rotline” Question of the Week: What are these white worms in my worm bin?
Posted in "Rotline" Question of the Week, tagged acidity, compost, moisture, pot worms, small white worms, vermicompost, vermicomposting, worm bins on May 12, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Sometimes mistaken as baby red worms these worms are commonly called “pot worms”. These small white worms often found in worm bins are not harmful to you or your red wigglers. They are part of the eco- system of your bin and eat decaying matter just like your red wigglers.
If you are inclined to reduce [...]
Free Vermicomposting Workshop this Saturday
Posted in Composting Workshops and Events, tagged compost, compost tea, Encinitas, free workshops, Quail Botanical Gardens, Solana Center, vermicompost, worms on February 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Learn how worms can help you save money, conserve water, and save the environment!
Saturday, February 21st
10 a.m. to 12 noon
Quail Botanical Gardens
230 Quail Gardens Drive
Encinitas, CA
* Worms and a limited number of bins will be available for purchase after the workshop.
Click here for more information or to pre-register.
“Rotline” Question of the Week: How should I use vermicompost?
Posted in "Rotline" Question of the Week, tagged compost, container gardening, gardening, house plants, potting soil, Solana Center, vermicompost, workshops on February 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Vermicompost can be used as a fertilizer and pesticide in your garden. The Complete Compost Gardening Guide by Barbara Pleasant and Deborah Martin suggests 5 uses for vermicompost:
1. Add to potting soil. Use a ratio of about 15-20% vermicompost to 80-85% potting soil.
2. Topdress houseplants. Apply a 1/4 in. deep layer over the surface or [...]
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