How to Make a Worm Composting Bin, Quick, Simple and Inexpensive Gardening

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  • @Humpahna
    @Humpahna 3 года назад +187

    You know, I started watching your videos because I just wanted to learn to grow cabbage, cucumbers, tomatoes...now, I've been watching your vids to learn about composting! I never grew a garden before, but with COVID; it forced me to reevaluate my life--and gardening gives me peace of mind. Thanks for the vids!

    • @acornhomestead3575
      @acornhomestead3575 2 года назад +9

      that has be one of the only good things about Covid. I've been gardening and wanting to homestead for a few years now but covid gave it a violent shove into high gear. good for you to start a garden.

    • @freewillchoice8052
      @freewillchoice8052 2 года назад +8

      You are not alone and your consciousness is evolving. All the best to you on your journey!

    • @trashcatlinol
      @trashcatlinol 2 года назад +4

      Right? I wanted to raise a garden, and here i'm obsessed with worms....

    • @freewillchoice8052
      @freewillchoice8052 2 года назад +5

      @@trashcatlinol lol that's awesome as the worms are a major part of the machine which makes nutrient dense, mineral rich produce to consume; unlike the crap that we are offered at the store which is double the price and half the nutrition. All the best to you!

    • @terrim.602
      @terrim.602 2 года назад +3

      I can't blame a Rona virus on the reason why I started growing my own food, but I was a disease process. You are so right about the peace of mind. 😊

  • @RighteousRyann
    @RighteousRyann 2 года назад +5

    Can we get a heart for tuck running around back there!?

  • @jimwilleford6140
    @jimwilleford6140 4 года назад +6

    I may be oversimplifying, but at 80, I try to not create “make work” projects. I have 7 last no till beds, and a corner of the yard with an organic trash pile, clippings from pruning, and that sort of thing. I keep the area of that pile well fed with household garbage and covered with several layers of wet cardboard. The worm “bin” is that 4 square foot area. The worms do not attempt to escape as everything they need is always there. All winter I also compost my 7 beds in place, Ruth Stout style. Again, worms are naturally drawn there, and I put a dozen or so into the beds, from the worm pile every day. So simple. Amazing soil.

  • @bigbadbamboo1
    @bigbadbamboo1 2 года назад +9

    Thanks. I garden from a wheelchair. Im a disabled vet and its a therapy for me and i love it. I was a landscape design builder, and was called up for National Guard service and we deployed.
    I get all giddy inside like im getting ready for a patrol about 6am waiting to get outside.
    Im going to start this for my raised and containers. My wife does the in ground and we feed ours in those areas by using a cultivator on the end of a string trimmer. Grind up a little left overs and use the castings heavy in my containers and raised. Tomatoes love castings.
    Thanks!!

  • @KatBurnsKASHKA
    @KatBurnsKASHKA 4 года назад +13

    Reminder to all folks watching - try and watch the ads :) It helps the video maker make a few bucks. James, I always watch the ads!

  • @markharris5544
    @markharris5544 3 года назад +5

    You can also use red worms to "finish" your large thermal compost, I don't turn my piles. I let the worms do it. After the compost heats up and cools off back to a warm but mot hot temperature add the redworms. They will multiply throughout the pile and aerate the pile and enrich it as they go. Once it becomes full of worms that pile becomes the source for worms for you next pile. Just throw on a few shovelful of worms once your new pile cools down.

  • @rewdesignz
    @rewdesignz 2 года назад +39

    Who on Earth gave this video a thumbs down? This video is so helpful and James' energy and insight is so awesome!

    • @linklanre
      @linklanre Год назад +6

      His jealous ex-girlfriend, of course

    • @brokerken
      @brokerken 7 месяцев назад

      Probably someone who was grossed out by worms. So grossed out that they clicked on the video and watched it in its entirety. You gotta love the internet.

  • @jasonstouder
    @jasonstouder Месяц назад +1

    the way you came at it the 1st 10 seconds is rad. LETS GO!

  • @jesusfan3151
    @jesusfan3151 4 года назад +31

    Tuck on a mission!! LoL 😁😂🐾🐾💨 about 2:45 mins in.

  • @jojozepofthejungle2655
    @jojozepofthejungle2655 9 месяцев назад +1

    My roller compost bin for turning the chook manure with woodchips, to age it for my garden, have worms in clusters in there. I have chicken crumble. I can add to feed them. I need an old fridge. I can add a tap that can just drip into a bucket. The fridge guts will be good insulation to keep them warm and cool. I've tried your version of a farm, but I have more things to do than hyper-focus on worm bins. My chooks would find a way to get into small worm farms.😂
    Folks don't throw your old freezer out, they are the best. No layering, just feed and collect.

  • @KaribeCuebas
    @KaribeCuebas 4 года назад +107

    I actually started my own worm bin this year in May. It has been a great experience. I feed them about 2.5 pounds per week. I started with 1000 worms but they've multiplied like crazy. I've got lots of itty bitty babies (very cute). Also, my worms color has chanded to a deeper purple at the tips. I was concerned when I noticed it but they seem fine and very active. I have gradually increased their food. I try to feed twice a week because I have mine indoors and trying to prevent fruit flies and other bugs. That way they only get enough food to consume over the next 2-3 days (1.25lbs per feeding) thereby preventing fruit flies and other bugs. I am increasing next feeding as they've started to ho through their feeding much quicker now. But, again they are larger and they've had quite a bit of babies.
    I was grossed out by them at first but now they're my babies. Trully enjoy the learning experience and of course the besutiful Black Gold for my plants.😉

    • @simrandhaliwal8195
      @simrandhaliwal8195 2 года назад

      Where did you get your worms from?

    • @KaribeCuebas
      @KaribeCuebas 2 года назад +4

      @@simrandhaliwal8195 From "Uncle Jim's Worm Farm". They have a website. Good luck!!

    • @lindasanders6777
      @lindasanders6777 2 года назад +3

      Hi, what size is your bin? Also, Im curious, how much $
      are the worms? I am going to do this ASAP!

    • @jhzkhattak
      @jhzkhattak Год назад

      How u get the results in plant by this compost vs normal compost?? Plz share ur experience

    • @ralffeld
      @ralffeld 10 месяцев назад +2

      Be careful... Uncle Jim has been known to send night crawlers along with wigglers. He may be the biggest seller, but not necessarily the best. African or European night crawlers are very different than red wigglers. They are fast and weird.

  • @CortneysLittleGarden
    @CortneysLittleGarden 3 года назад +25

    Hi James, I did this exactly as you showed and my worms are THRIVING! Thank you so much!

  • @lvh912
    @lvh912 4 года назад +93

    Thanks James! Could you keep us updated through Fall/Winter with the progress of the worm bin? Enjoy!

  • @chasevandervelde6557
    @chasevandervelde6557 4 года назад +51

    There's just something wrong with how excited this guy is when he says "worm juice"! Love it!

  • @JohnDoe_88
    @JohnDoe_88 4 года назад +6

    It is crazy how u can start with a handful of worms, give them a moist food environment and in not long it's all eaten with handfuls of more healthy worms

  • @alaskansourdoughwormsgarde4392
    @alaskansourdoughwormsgarde4392 4 года назад +162

    Jim holes are not necessary in the bottom of your tote since your tote should never be so wet that there is any liquid that needs to come out. Any liquid that would come out would be leachate and if kept like some unknowing and knowing people do, can develop phyto toxins. If leachate is put on edible plants, not trees and ornamentals, may make a person sick. How a bin is made is determined by where your bin is going to stay. If it is outside you would not put holes in the lid (for the rain to get in) or on the bottom (where worms will crawl out) and they do. You would put more along the side. If it is in the house you need no holes and just put a sheet of newspaper or cardboard on top, that provides plenty of air. Compost for outdoor bins are fine, but if you don’t want to bring in bugs that you don’t want in your home other than normal composting bugs use cardboard, coir, paper, etc. worms should be purchased by the poundage not by number. Why? Many people are not reputable dealers and you could land up with a 500 juniors or wisps. Unfortunately Uncle Jim’s is known for a lot of problems. When you ask for reds you get blues. If someone doesn’t know how to deal with blues, they will all be running out of the tote very fast. Since Uncle Jim’s farms out worms to other people when he cannot keep up with orders this happens frequently. There is no right way to make a worm bin. What works for you may not work out for someone else. The best way people can put a tote together would be to watch a bunch of RUclips videos on Vermi composting and go to some Vermi composting websites. Red Worm Composting and Vermicomposting Worm Farming on FB are great for newbies and oldies. All kinds of questions, all kinds of answers.

    • @maryparkwell9732
      @maryparkwell9732 3 года назад +5

      When I put watermelon rind in I had lots of moisture and felt it was helpful to have drainage.

    • @alaskansourdoughwormsgarde4392
      @alaskansourdoughwormsgarde4392 3 года назад +8

      Mary Parkwell just adding a little more cardboard would have solved that problem. When I first started I had holes. Once I realized I didn’t need them and worms crawled out the bottom I taped all holes on the bottom up. After a while you learn to feel. Like I said we all have our methods. Remember moderation is the key. Right now I have a large rotten watermelon. It will be split between 9 totes and a bag. That way no extra moisture.

    • @mateoguzman9350
      @mateoguzman9350 3 года назад +2

      So the leachate can be aded to non-edible plants will be beneficial?

    • @alaskansourdoughwormsgarde4392
      @alaskansourdoughwormsgarde4392 3 года назад +9

      Mateo Guzman yes but should be mixed with water. Just remember leachate is a mixture of fruit and veggie juices mixed with worm castings. Some people do use on ornamental plants and trees. I have never had any so I never used any. I make worm tea from my harvested castings.

    • @mateoguzman9350
      @mateoguzman9350 3 года назад +4

      @@alaskansourdoughwormsgarde4392
      thanks for the info

  • @shaeshae9831
    @shaeshae9831 4 года назад +13

    I love seeing a little tuck run, his little legs are so freaking cute LOL

    • @diannevaldez8670
      @diannevaldez8670 3 года назад

      Can little Tuck book it or what?!!! (Sorry I'm a child of the 70's!) :)

  • @johnliberty3647
    @johnliberty3647 4 года назад +7

    I use the same bins (from walmart) I drill the holes the very same way. I put mine right in the ground and let the worm juice fertilize my lawn. I also have a bin in every raised bed, its a great center piece that distributes worm juice to everyone. When the worm food is all used up they go into the garden bed. I never added worms I just baited them into my bins with coffee grounds. I have so many bins on my property now that my entire quarter acre is now a worm bin. All varieties of worms go into my bins but red wigglers end up dominating the bin as the other worms tend to dominate the the garden beds eating the protozoa that leech out into the garden bed. Every Time it rains my plants get a nice compost tea feeding. I do leave the lid off but if rains get too heavy I have to put a lid on the bin. In summer if plants in the raised bed are not tall enough to shade the worm bin then I shade it with good air flow between the bin and shade device. When that is not an option I just remove it and place it in the shade until fall. I discovered that trapping worms in a bin does not benefit the worms, the castings or the gardener, integrate it into soil or a garden on elevated ground (so it do not sit in standing water) and your entire property will turn into a worm bin. City folks who patio or balcony garden are the only people who need a set up like you showed although your set up is far superior to not vermicomposting at all.

    • @hansonrh
      @hansonrh 2 года назад

      Interesting. I am trying to decide the best approach. In ground has a lot of appeal. I am in central Virginia with hot summers (90’s) and winters with typical lows in 20’s but sometimes short dips at night into low teens. Will red wrigglers survive and thrive in those conditions? I have mostly no dig beds. The other catch is that I am not always there in the winter. Ideas. Thoughts. Suggestions.

  • @Thetailofthetrident
    @Thetailofthetrident 3 года назад +3

    James this is the best worm farm video that, I have ever seen. It makes it simple and to the point. I always love your videos.

  • @johnsonjarrodm
    @johnsonjarrodm 4 года назад +48

    I love this dudes energy and passion in gardening!! 🔥🤙🏿

  • @randalmarshik4320
    @randalmarshik4320 4 года назад +176

    Yours and Migardeners videos are the most meaningful and soul touching videos. Thank you.

    • @stevenfeil7079
      @stevenfeil7079 4 года назад +3

      LOL

    • @juneshannon8074
      @juneshannon8074 4 года назад +1

      Randal Marshik yes, both are good. My gardening guru is Mark from I am organic gardening.

    • @kcb5336
      @kcb5336 3 года назад +9

      there’s another guy called self sufficient me. I like him too.

    • @DevinTheGardener
      @DevinTheGardener 3 года назад +2

      What about me? Im learning but I think Im compassionate

    • @AmazingAutist
      @AmazingAutist 3 года назад

      "Soul touching"? Okay...

  • @gdawg4ever119
    @gdawg4ever119 3 года назад +3

    Dog spots a worm trying to leave at 2:34 😄

  • @mamamoon65
    @mamamoon65 11 месяцев назад +1

    I used to do this when I lived in another state. Thinking my garden could benefit from doing this again. Thanks for the video.

  • @strauchdieb7628
    @strauchdieb7628 4 года назад +12

    This is so important to learn about. True circle of life!

  • @davidherring7396
    @davidherring7396 3 года назад +9

    James, you're the best! You even make worm farms sound fun and exciting! You and Tuck keep up the good work!

  • @windyholland180
    @windyholland180 2 года назад +1

    Awesome video. I came across your channel about 2 years ago and honestly didn't think I'd like it that much. But.... you keep popping up in searches about one question or another and the more I learn the more I realize you really know your stuff! So, from my Louisiana garden to yours THANKS!

  • @athezaini2939
    @athezaini2939 4 года назад +3

    I'm from Indonesian..... I like u video....i like u garden....and i like u dog because u dog like vegetable dan fruit Verry nice n handsome dog....good job to u....sorry if my English language no good....

  • @MELODYMUNRO
    @MELODYMUNRO 4 года назад +7

    I have a worm bin not for my garden, but as a source of food for my very large comet goldfish, my oscar and severum. I feed baby worms to my angelfish and discus. Best live food for healthy happy fish.

    • @Unsensitive
      @Unsensitive 2 года назад

      My wife wants an Oscar, and I was going to do the same.
      Do you feed them solely on worms? Or use as supplemental.
      Do your fish turn their nose up at pellets or other foods after having worms?

  • @HomesteadinginSuburbiaFL
    @HomesteadinginSuburbiaFL 4 года назад +4

    James, I have recently discovered you. I just want to say "Thank you". You are very down to earth and your passions just shines in everything you do and say - I really appreciate that. I also really like your Jerseyness - I am a former east coaster and don't see Jersey as much as I used to - Keep it real!

  • @rachelgerber6729
    @rachelgerber6729 2 года назад +1

    What great energy you bring- how could I not be enthused after watching that video?! Informative, concise and thorough. Thanks for such quality content.

  • @Daisymae963
    @Daisymae963 2 года назад +2

    So much simpler than other composting bin tutorials that I've seen. I didn't realize vermacompost could be moved indoors for the winter. Thank you for all of your videos, your channel has made me want to garden again🌞🌻

  • @stanmack6171
    @stanmack6171 4 года назад +6

    Thanks for sharing! I’ve been very interested in creating a worm habitat for my plants and my fish. Pretty simple how you did yours. Thanks again! 2:33 to see Tuck practicing on how to rid monsters😍

  • @lisaclark4517
    @lisaclark4517 4 года назад +2

    Best information. Thank you for the details about how much they eat, supplies, what works best, how long it takes. Answered all my questions!!

  • @johnhamilton9229
    @johnhamilton9229 2 года назад

    Your verbals and diction have improved dramatically. I’m extremely impressed.

  • @nathanaelgoodell7106
    @nathanaelgoodell7106 4 года назад +8

    Hey James! Thanks for the easy to understand video! Based on some the comments on moisture levels and leachate I would love to see a follow up vid soon! Love the channel!

  • @daniellesimone7769
    @daniellesimone7769 2 года назад

    Thank you James for an excellent tutorial; I learned a lot B/C you gave SO much pertinent info! I enjoyed your obvious 'caring' - not only for natural food growth - but as well for the gentleness with which you spoke about AND handled your worms...almost like pets. Beautiful food forest by the way. Danielle S.

  • @rockinbobokkin7831
    @rockinbobokkin7831 3 года назад +1

    This guy is pretty goofy, but by far one of my favorite food gardeners on RUclips. I love when you get those hippy jams in there too.

  • @aliehsgeeagev9906
    @aliehsgeeagev9906 3 года назад +5

    Hope you can show us how you harvest the vermicasts. 😊

  • @Smokyburnowt
    @Smokyburnowt 4 года назад +1

    Man, I have to say I've been glued to your videos for the past three hours or so and I'm impressed by the wealth of knowledge you've collected, retained, and very fluently share. I was really just looking for the best place to order my next Jora 270 composter when I stumbled upon your channel. I just moved into my new place in Lacey about 6 months ago and after doing some recent yard work, I'm now thinking of garden plans for my new place that I can grow with my daughter. The Jora 270 was my favorite asset to my last property and the worms that appeared in it over a short amount of time, out of nowhere, were such a fascination to my daughter and me. It's amazing what earth can provide when you just let it. Nice work on all you've done.

  • @Brockthedog315
    @Brockthedog315 2 года назад

    This is a great video. Filled with common sense and expectations. I have found over the years that by taking my leaves, those of my neighbors, mulching them up, and spreading heavy over my flower beds and shrub beds that I have seen a world of difference. My yard is also full of robins who love the worms!

  • @kashmoney2215
    @kashmoney2215 4 года назад +9

    You might also want to think about adding springtails. They will help prevent mold and also help the breakdown process

    • @mariannemonagle3310
      @mariannemonagle3310 2 года назад +1

      Where do you "get" them from, mine appeared naturally...

  • @patriciatobar6573
    @patriciatobar6573 3 года назад

    Hi James, This worm bin video was great!!! You made this really easy, lots of good details and information. Love watching Tuck! Thank you!

  • @ecocentrichomestead6783
    @ecocentrichomestead6783 4 года назад +1

    2:33 The garden guard, Tuck, is on the job!
    I have a worm bin about the same size. I just throw in my kitchen scraps when they need food. I don't blend it.
    When they run out of food they try to escape, so I throw in a gallon of kitchen scraps and they go back into the bedding until they have it all consumed.
    I have it in my sunroom so they also get plant debris when I am tending to the plants in there as well.

  • @joshjohnson812
    @joshjohnson812 4 года назад

    Just got into backyard gardening. Your ideas are so valuable in my quest to have a flourishing garden inexpensively. Thanks!

  • @JamesSmith-pt8dy
    @JamesSmith-pt8dy 3 года назад +2

    Hey .. everyone Moniee-Mon is watching thanks for the info vedios

  • @minimalismmoi9407
    @minimalismmoi9407 4 года назад

    Love your dynamic in your videos .I'm learning so much with you .Thank you

  • @LLMYoutube
    @LLMYoutube 4 года назад +1

    I can't wait to see your next update on the worm bin!

  • @alfonsoalmendariz3325
    @alfonsoalmendariz3325 3 года назад +4

    Love your videos. I am growing "tomatoes" here in California and the knowledge that you impart is very helpful.

  • @UnbreakableMahal
    @UnbreakableMahal 4 года назад +2

    Like learning new stuff so when ever I get my garden started I know what to do

  • @fnordone
    @fnordone 4 года назад

    Love what you do! I learn. Stay positive, dude. You are crushing it! Thanks for posts.

  • @MrJsv650
    @MrJsv650 4 года назад +1

    Tuck is such a good pup, I really like the positive attitude of the channel. If you want to get some free worms look under all your stepping stones.

  • @LaHortetadeBussy
    @LaHortetadeBussy 4 года назад +1

    Thanks men beautiful house. Thanks

  • @hwhernandez
    @hwhernandez 4 года назад +27

    Thank you for all your wonderful advice. You suggested looking into local service that may provide free mulch, I did that. In fact they were on the next street over. For $100, I got delivered about 10 to 12 cubic Yards of wood chips with some green leaf material. So I am currently getting about a foot of mulch down in the back. I am so excited to watch my clay soil transform as moisture is better retained and my worms infiltrate the area. I maintain about 3-5 worm bins. I have used designated spots in my yard to place green and brown waste. I found that the worms will infiltrate the area. As I water that area the casting produce tea ( in ground) and the whole area benefits from this source. My whole back yard has truly transformed in 8 months. It was 10 months ago I started vermicompositing. Adding outside , in ground worm bins will draw in worms for easy collection into containers for compositing. I buried cheap plastic contains that have a weaved pattern with holes, put the food in it and the worms are better collected, although they like living right beneath the bin. I never had to buy worms and I have 10s of thousands at this point. Thanks for your channel. “Let’s Go!!”

    • @terrim.602
      @terrim.602 2 года назад

      I just came across the method you are talking about. However, do you have to worry about territorial night crawlers getting in your underground bin? Thank you in advance for your advice! 😊

  • @johnp5639
    @johnp5639 3 года назад

    Nice video. I made a worm bed several decades ago. I used the worms for fishing. I filled an old freezer chest with cow manure and dumped about 50 worms in. They loved it and thrived. I fed them with cornmeal. Thanks for sharing your gardening tips.

  • @glendathegoodwitch6987
    @glendathegoodwitch6987 3 года назад

    Are you as nice, good and energetic a person in real life as you are on YT? Very smart, very cool. Glad you found your passion.

  • @kpratt5960
    @kpratt5960 Год назад

    Total Score!! I had a neighbor moving and they put several extra large totes with lids on the curb. I literally got to make mine for FREE!!!

  • @cailync4478
    @cailync4478 4 года назад

    i love how lovely you treat your pup

  • @TheUtopiansBus
    @TheUtopiansBus 4 года назад +5

    Great tutorial!! Saved for reference when it comes time to start a homestead. Thanks as always!!!

  • @pattihayden8100
    @pattihayden8100 4 года назад +34

    James, I get free worms from my yard by using the pots my plants come in and I place them about an inch in the ground and drop my kitchen scraps into them which I place next to my fruit trees and water it occasionally. I learned this from Robbie and Gary on RUclips. Your idea is fabulous for creating gold compost in abundance! Great video cause I’m going to add this idea to my garden 🤗

    • @nervouss
      @nervouss 4 года назад +2

      Does your method attract the type of worms you require for a worm bin?

    • @CyberMachine
      @CyberMachine 4 года назад +1

      @@nervouss Unless she lives in Africa the answer will be no lol

    • @WDWormsnGarden
      @WDWormsnGarden 4 года назад +2

      @@CyberMachine Not necessarily, my sister in England was composting in totes and now they are over populated with European night crawlers that she didn't put in it. So it depends on the type of worms in your locale.

    • @pelomk9022
      @pelomk9022 2 года назад

      I'll definitely start doing this

  • @homesteadingwithapurpose9681
    @homesteadingwithapurpose9681 2 года назад

    Hey Tuck, good to see you again. Thank you for all the great information.

  • @NathanSimmonds
    @NathanSimmonds 4 года назад +1

    Just starting my worm bin now, thanks for the great info. Love the blended food idea.

  • @pidpit4397
    @pidpit4397 Год назад

    Amazing video! Brought back great memories of seeing our lil friends in the garden doing their job. Originally from MT, and we had a ton of earthworms especially near our potato plants. Thank you so much for this video. It was interesting and educational.

  • @AriefLatif
    @AriefLatif 4 года назад +1

    Love the energy man. Keep up the good work. Will be starting my composting bin first then jump in with the worms later. Thanks.

  • @lemonadelunacy3291
    @lemonadelunacy3291 Год назад

    thank you for this information! I love your energy and enthusiasm, too! I can't wait to get started on my own little worm farm!

  • @gardenboots7464
    @gardenboots7464 4 года назад +2

    This was a great video! Thank you. I have been composting with worms for about 15 years and I have not lost my enthusiasm. So enjoyable and so beneficial. Carrots to Tuck !! :)

    • @jhzkhattak
      @jhzkhattak Год назад

      What is the results of worm castings in plants??

  • @everlastinggrass
    @everlastinggrass 4 года назад +4

    Very goooood!!!! You've totally got a smashing repore with me!!!! I sent my daughter a text saying," I got the WORM'S. " Awesome watching them multiply, literally as fast as you feed them!!!! Protein is what folk's seem to add to help them gain weight and multiply. I think there's a fine line between manipulating and increasing health for the helper's themselves.... So, I add organic oats, egg shells(coooked to 350/5min.'s to reduce adding salmon illa to your worm's)!, and flax all ground to a powder, except the blended organic vegge slurpee once a week! Their thriving!! Some seed's sprout, especially squash. I pull em' and set em' right down in the mix and they disappear. As long as there's not 10 or so! Thanks by the way, your show help's the week!! weak?! Sp? None are weak, just misinformed by personal reality!

  • @cle569
    @cle569 3 года назад

    The most complete guide on RUclips so far, thx.

  • @sabrinah7279
    @sabrinah7279 4 года назад +4

    I have really been wanting to start a worm bin and you just made the process so easy. I’m not intimidated at all now. Thank you!

    • @jamesmourer4618
      @jamesmourer4618 Год назад

      Just set up my worm bin.. got 1000 red wigglers. They are all babies . So my question is does using the lid on the bottom keep them from escaping ???

  • @darongw
    @darongw 4 года назад +2

    Nice! I'm going to be building one soon. Going to set it up so all the worm tea drains into a bucket so I can then use it easily on my garden in addition to the castings. Thanks for another great video!

    • @WDWormsnGarden
      @WDWormsnGarden 4 года назад +2

      What drain out of the bin is lecheate not tea. And has very little value for plants. The tea is made by using a cup of casting to a gallon of water and either letting it sit for 24 hours or by aerating it for 24 hours. The later is more effective because it produces more microbes.

  • @TheHipReview
    @TheHipReview 5 месяцев назад

    Thank you for making this. I will start a worm bin today. You are an awesome person James.

  • @lindavilmaole5003
    @lindavilmaole5003 4 года назад

    Thank you for this video... I have been thinking about worm casts for a while now and this video of yours simply gave me the idea how to make my own source of worm casts...

  • @xiovlogz
    @xiovlogz 3 года назад

    Seeing tuck always makes my day better.

  • @myperidot12
    @myperidot12 3 года назад

    Hello, i just saw the little buddy running as fast aschis little legs will carry him...too cute.

  • @Saint696Anger
    @Saint696Anger 4 года назад +1

    Man I hit the jack pot to perfection with worms. I take all my leaf's and keep them in a big pile over a year and I kid you not I have worms the size of small snakes. I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL, I've learned so much

  • @tinawindham6958
    @tinawindham6958 4 года назад

    I accidentally found that leaving wet cardboard on concrete is really attractive to worms. I had some leaves and hay on top and when I pulled it up I had 100’s of worms all in the wet cardboard. So I also put an old cotton sheet and when that gets wet the worms just love that ..I always put some other stuff on top and I love finding all those underground farmers. I have lots of rabbit poop I give them and they really break it all down for my plants. Your bins look great and it’s nice u got them new!

  • @pegeggeggleston4315
    @pegeggeggleston4315 4 года назад

    Great video and good instruction. Thanks for sharing and happy gardening. Love Peg

  • @karperman14
    @karperman14 4 года назад +2

    This video is exactly what I needed! Thanks bro! You're so inspiring!

  • @lvp6905
    @lvp6905 4 года назад

    James, we miss you. Yes, with thousands of garden specific RUclipsr’s, you and Tucks (Tux?) are unique. I hope all is well. Sending positive thoughts from Central Alabama, sincerely and with gratitude, Lynn

  • @jakeryker546
    @jakeryker546 4 года назад +2

    Go with coco-peat it makes the compost fluffy so you can stack more without it being too dense.

  • @dougmorissette459
    @dougmorissette459 2 года назад

    Excellent instructional video! Thanks for the information. Love your videos and especially Tuck.

  • @Cantwealljustgetalong916
    @Cantwealljustgetalong916 4 года назад +4

    Great video man, I like the KISS method for most things so I’m liking the simple composter

  • @starlitekaraoke113
    @starlitekaraoke113 4 года назад

    Such great information!! You ROCK James!

  • @cathyplantlover2862
    @cathyplantlover2862 2 года назад +1

    I just love tuck 😍 ♥ ❤ 💙 too cute

  • @ruthkeiser4878
    @ruthkeiser4878 4 года назад +1

    I love watching and learning from you

  • @petercarrisoza4711
    @petercarrisoza4711 4 года назад

    Great video JP! Your enthusiasm is contagious. I liked, shared on FB, and subscribed! I am going to give vermicomposting a try.

  • @nosaltiesandrooshere7488
    @nosaltiesandrooshere7488 3 года назад

    👍 Danke fürs Hochladen!
    👍 Thanks for uploading!
    👍 Very good and beautiful, thank you!
    👍 Sehr gut und schön, danke!

  • @mariafleet5339
    @mariafleet5339 3 года назад

    Thanks again for another great idea and easy-to-understand instructions. 2021 I'm trying your Vertical Tomato Trellis using only one piece of wood. Mine is a bit bigger as I used wood I found in my garage but made my supports higher. I'm doing a 3 foot wide bed and will be interplanting lettuce on the shade side and then on the sunny side peppers and basil. Also going to use the Epson salt you recommended. Thanks so much for sharing your passion. Can't wait. Please give Tuck a hug.

  • @tomnekuda3818
    @tomnekuda3818 4 года назад

    Living in Kansas we get a lot of NW winds here......I was just getting my worms going good in my big compost pile and we got a heck of a storm and wind from the NW. I had to go down to the Texas Panhandle to retrieve my worms and bring them back home. They were really glad to see "Old Dad" and be back "Home" again......sure hope this doesn't continue...........Keep the Faith, James......Tom

  • @mermaidwe2743
    @mermaidwe2743 4 года назад

    My Dad had a worm garden. It consisted of an old fridge sunk flat in the ground. He would open the fridge door to access the worms for fishing. Good memories. I have my own natural worm farm on a side driveway by the garage. Oak leaves fall on the concret and compost with 0 help from me. In the spring the area is teeming with worms. I generally transfer them to my plants. I plan to try the bin idea. Tks 💝💝💝

  • @stephanieray6587
    @stephanieray6587 2 года назад

    I started my worm bin indoors but quickly moved it outdoors to my compost pile where they seem much happier!

  • @jeas4980
    @jeas4980 4 года назад +133

    Spoiled worms getting veggy smoothies! 🤣😂 You crack me up sometimes, JP!!! You have such a gentle heart...filled with compassion for all God's creators...a great quality. But smoothies for your worms?!?!? 💚💚💚

    • @WLyons9856
      @WLyons9856 4 года назад +16

      They can break it down about 10x faster if you blend it up first.

    • @AtlantaHospiceRN
      @AtlantaHospiceRN 4 года назад +4

      His excitement is contagious!!!!!!! In a good way ❤️❤️❤️

    • @Lazydaisy646
      @Lazydaisy646 3 года назад +2

      I'm glad to know this. I wasn't sure, I usually make smoothie for my compost so the vermin don't get in

    • @karlsfoodforestgarden6963
      @karlsfoodforestgarden6963 3 года назад

      Haha! I was thinking the same thing! I know it's easier to break down this way but man, who has the time??? We generate a bucket of food scraps every day. I'd need a blender out in the garage just for the worms! :D

    • @RealDocJames
      @RealDocJames 3 года назад +3

      @@karlsfoodforestgarden6963 some of us have been known to do just that

  • @RoseThistleArtworks
    @RoseThistleArtworks 4 года назад

    This is cool, thank you. Morag from Permaculture gardening has a video about digging a hole right in the garden, putting a pvc pipe with holes in it, vertically right into the hole, leaving about 6" or so above ground, then throwing scraps into it and recapping it, so the worms like to hang out there.

  • @WDWormsnGarden
    @WDWormsnGarden 4 года назад

    Nice video. I also use compost as bedding and that is what i feed them. My worms Just love it. It keeps he fruit flies out too. I do give them food scraps as a treat sometimes.

  • @jamesswim9035
    @jamesswim9035 3 года назад +1

    Thank you James my name is James too and you just helped me with my project for agriculture class

  • @Green.Country.Agroforestry
    @Green.Country.Agroforestry 4 года назад

    Red wigglers also thrive in bedding made from finely sifted wood chips. I grow mycorrhizal inoculate on crushed grain, and feed the residue to the worms .. it's pre-digested by the fungi, loaded with beneficial mycelium, and the worms multiply like mad. On Wednesday the 11th, I found 7 cocoons in one single handful from a 5 week old bin, hordes of little wisps that had already hatched. I need more bins.

  • @CJ-qj3pk
    @CJ-qj3pk 4 года назад +2

    Hey James, how about a compost tumbler close to your kitchendooor. You add the same type of things as your compost heap with out having to go far. By spring, you should be on your way to some great compost. I have a tumbler as no room here for a compost pile.

  • @lisapasley2768
    @lisapasley2768 4 года назад

    Great idea to blend the scraps to add to the compost

  • @fancythat5136
    @fancythat5136 2 года назад

    This video was exactly what I needed. I was looking into Uncle Jim’s worm farm and which worms to buy💕

  • @marthymesa777
    @marthymesa777 3 года назад

    I would add two blocks in the bottom to lift the compost bin that way the liquid is not touching the bin. Is the way I have done mine and it works great. I have mine for over 1 year. Awesome job!!

  • @calebschultz9935
    @calebschultz9935 Год назад

    I found benefit from this! Growing my own food and maintaining my lawn