BWF Worm Composting Blog - Expert Advice on Composting with Worms, Using Worm Castings, & More

Curious about composting with worms outdoors? Our 2022 Outdoor Worm Composting guide has the latest tips, options, and things to avoid before starting an outdoor vermicomposting practice.

In this guide to buying bulk worm castings, we’ll take a look at the key considerations - including price, sizes, shipping/delivery, castings quality and lab tests, and even how to store your castings – before you decide to take the plunge on a large bag of worm poop!

If you've farmed compost worms or managed a worm bin for a few months or more, you have likely encountered a situation where your worms are sluggish or aren't eating. In many cases there may be nothing wrong with the bin, but in other cases uneaten food can be a sign that something is wrong in the bin. In this post we look at 5 common causes and how to.....

Interested in buying a worm compost bin online but not sure where to start? Our "Ultimate Guide to the 9 Best Worm Composters" is the internet's most comprehensive review of worm compost bins and will answer key questions many people have before buying a worm bin.....

Once you've set-up your worm bin, bought your compost online, and settled on a feeding and watering schedule, there're a few key steps involved in caring for your worm bin and creating happy, healthy worms....

Worms need a damp, but not wet, environment to thrive. Think about your yard or a local park, if you dig down a few inches the ground is usually moist but not dripping wet. That's the level of moistness you're after in your worm bin.....

If worms are fleeing your worm bin it's most likely the result of temperature (too hot or cold), moisture near or on the bin, or pH issues. In this post we explore these issues and how to troubleshoot them.

Worms dying in your bin is one of the trickiest problems in worm composting to identify and deal with because in many cases it is difficult to see that the worms are dying. The most likely issue is what's known as "sour crop" (it's sometimes called protein poisoning. This condition is common but can be complex to diagnose.