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Worms are a valuable tool in composting, and vermicomposting is one of the best ways to do it. Vermicomposting relies on earthworms and other types of worms to breakdown organic matter into a natural fertilizer for plants. It’s not always clear what can go into your bin, though. One question that many people have is … Read more
Worms are a great addition to any compost bin, as they help break down organic matter and produce valuable worm castings in the process. Worms need certain things to survive and grow healthy, though. There are some things that you should never feed your worms because of how dangerous they can be for these tiny … Read more
Black solider fly larvae are a sustainable protein source that has been gaining popularity in the last few years. They have a massively high nutritional content and contain all essential amino acids, which is why many people think they should be included in our own human diets as well. Most people get a bit skeevy … Read more
Do you want a healthy, sustainable, and convenient food source for your chickens or other animals? If so, then black soldier fly larvae might be the answer for you. Black soldier fly larvae are an edible insect that is high in protein and rich in essential vitamins and minerals. This article will go into detail … Read more
Paper bags are one of the most common types of disposable packaging. They can be used for many purposes, and they come in a variety of colors and sizes. The question is: Can you compost paper bags? Yes! Paper bags are biodegradable, so they will break down if exposed to bacteria or oxygen over time. … Read more
Ashes are a type of waste that can be put into the compost bin. The ashes will raise the ph value and make it harder for bacteria to break down the organic matter, but they also add nutrients. Ashes should only be added in small amounts when you need to increase the pH of your … Read more
Vermicomposting is a process of composting that uses worms to break down organic material. Worms can be used for vermiculture, but this does not make it the same thing as vermicomposting. In fact, some people might get confused about what these two words really mean and which one they should use when talking about composting … Read more
Vermiculture isn’t the same as vermicompost. Where vermicompost is the result of decomposing organic material, vermiculture is a process that converts waste materials directly into compost which is a byproduct of breeding worms for making vermicompost in the first place. Not just that, though, also fishing bait, and in some cases, protein-rich food sources. See, … Read more
For those of you who are not familiar with worm composting, let me give you a brief introduction. The process is pretty simple: put your food scraps in the bin and wait for worms to come to do their thing. After a while (depending on how many worms there are) they will start making lots … Read more
Many people think that crickets live for only a few days, but this is not the case. Crickets live about 8-10 months on average if they are well fed and cared for indoors! These numbers can vary depending on the species of cricket. There are 4 main species of farmed crickets: Banded crickets Gryllodes sigillatus … Read more
