In the Event of Worm Death
Did you know worms of the species Eisenia fetida can live up to 5 years?! The same goes for each of their thousands o’ composting…
emergencies
Don’t Let Unexpected Toxins Wipe Out Your Worm Herd
Wanna know how to keep your red wigglers safe from toxins? Yeah. I did too. Especially since finding out we are surrounded by loads unseen toxins Yikes! …
The Truth About Salt in Worm Compost
Has it actually ever occurred to you that worm compost could even have salt issues? It came as a surprise to me! Somehow I didn’t equate my…
The Life-Giving Roles of Moisture in the Worm Bin
For a couple of months now we’ve seen how a worm bin’s moisture level directly impacts your worms’ quality of life. We’ve learned that ultimately, somewhere…
What Happens If You Don’t Monitor Moisture In The Worm Bin: Part 2
Which is more dangerous for a worm bin, to be too wet, or too dry? That sounds like a “Would You Rather?” kind of question. You might…
How to Prevent Worm Bin Smells from Ruining your Mojo
Have you ever noticed a serious funk coming from your worm bin? It’s okay, you don’t have to deny it- we’re all friends here; we…
Help, My Worm Bin Froze Over the Winter! Now What?
I get it. Your life is busy. Family, career, the home–your workload is endless! So even when you have all the best intentions for the care…
The Complete Guide to Protein Poisoning in the Worm Bin
As worm farmers, we generally learn to keep worms healthy through the joys and horrors of trial and error. We read up and study just…
Prepare Your Worm Bin For Winter In 5 Easy Steps
Worms are one of Mother Nature’s original recyclers. For millions of years they’ve been hard at work turning organic material into nutrients for the soil….
How To Check & Maintain Your Worm Bin’s Temperature
We at the Squirm Firm want to help our fellow gardeners with the upkeep of your worm composting bins. We cannot stress enough the importance…