I Made A Worm Farm
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Worms eat organic matter, such as fruit and vegetable scraps, and turn it into nutrient-rich worm castings, also known as worm poop.
You can make a worm farm using three buckets, such an easy way to recycle your kitchen scraps and turn them into fertilizer gold for your garden.
To get started, you'll need three buckets: one with holes drilled in the bottom for drainage, one to catch the excess liquid that drains out, and one to hold the worms and compost.
The worm bucket should be filled with bedding material, such as shredded newspaper, and moistened to create a comfortable environment for the worms.
Now it's time to add the worms! Red wigglers are the best type of worm for composting, as they are voracious eaters and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures.
As you feed your worms kitchen scraps, they will munch away happily, breaking down the organic matter and turning it into worm castings.
The excess liquid that drains out of the worm bucket is called "worm tea," and it's a nutrient-rich liquid fertilizer that can be used to water your plants.
After a few months, your worm bucket will be filled with worm poop, which can be used to fertilize your garden. Your plants will love the nutrient-rich, organic fertilizer, and you'll love the fact that you're reducing your food waste and helping the environment!
Plus, it's just really cool to watch the worms do their thing. Seeing them wiggle and squirm around in the compost is like having your own little pet circus.
So, go ahead and give it a try! Start your own worm farm and watch as these little composting machines transform your kitchen scraps into garden gold. Your plants (and the planet) will thank you!
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