by misoil | Apr 25, 2023 | Composting, Vermicomposting
Are you looking for a sustainable way to dispose of your organic waste? Look no further than vermicomposting! Vermicomposting is a process that uses worms to break down organic waste into nutrient-rich soil. This method is not only environmentally friendly but...
by misoil | Mar 8, 2023 | Composting, Vermicomposting
If you want to compost but don’t know how, don’t worry! There are plenty of ways to do it, no matter where you live. This blog post will discuss seven different methods of composting that can work for anyone. So whether you have a small city apartment or a...
by misoil | Oct 31, 2022 | CFT Guidelines, CFT Systems, Michigan SoilWorks, Vermicomposting
Continuous flow vermicomposters depend on regular harvesting to produce a fairly uniform amount of product with each cutting bar movement. The moist material at the bottom will have developed a texture or tilth over its trip down from the top, that is a result of...
by misoil | Sep 21, 2022 | Composting, Uncategorized, Vermicomposting
Vermicompost “is stabilized organic matter, produced by interaction of earthworms and microorganisms under controlled conditions” —Norman Q Arancon, PhD – University of Hawaii at Hilo Vermicompost “A Living Soil Amendment” Consists of...
by misoil | Sep 8, 2022 | CFT Guidelines, CFT Planning, Composting, Vermicomposting
Install the base layer Once you have finished lining your CFT with paper, you will add a ‘base layer’ of peat moss without disturbing the paper—this layer is for startup only. It provides no food for the worms, but it serves a few important purposes: Provides a...
by misoil | Aug 24, 2022 | Composting, Vermicomposting
Vermicompost is produced by the combined work of earthworms and microbes. Microbes are microscopic organisms including beneficial bacteria and fungi, and two other groups called protozoa and nematodes. These micro-organisms are as important to vermicompost as the...
