![]() ![]() All you need is a plastic bin that's one cubic foot in volume,” he says.Įven if you just have a few potted plants on a porch or houseplants, you can create a worm bin and use the compost. Unlike traditional composting, which requires a backyard and space, even apartment dwellers can have a worm bin to use with household plants, says Angima. “You're going to be the coolest mom or the coolest grandma or grandpa to do something like this with them." And it's an unusual project to do with kids, who may not be so squeamish about the wigglers, says Barklow, who has created worm bin projects with children. Though some might consider these worms gross, aficionados get attached to them. If you can't find a free source of red wigglers, they are available online by searching for vermiculture or worm composting. ![]() The most common worms are red wigglers, the same type of worm used for fishing bait, and are a different species from garden worms. Vermiculture contains higher levels of readily available nitrogen than traditional compost so plants can use it instantly, eliminating the need for artificial fertilizers, says Sam Angima, 54, associate dean for extension and a professor at the College of Agricultural Sciences at Oregon State University.
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