Red worms composting to make vermicompost.

Vermicomposting

Composting worms convert wastes into organic fertilizers.

Worm composting benefits

Produces natural organic fertilizer
Simple activity that can be done by anyone
Minimal cost and requires very little space
Good for the environment
Fun, safe, and educational experience

You’ve decided to enter the world of vermicomposting and want to know how to get started or maybe you just want to learn more about the benefits of worm composting. You’ve come to the right place. Worm composting or vermicomposting is a safe, fun, educational, and earth friendly hobby that you can feel good about. Plus, the benefits are very rewarding.

Earthworms, specifically composting worms, through their natural digestive process, turn organic waste into worm castings. These worm castings, combined with partially processed organic matter, form vermicompost. Vermicompost is nature’s organic fertilizer.

The vermicomposting process has been happening for millions of years and it will be around for millions more. Watch this process happen in your home, apartment, or office and discover the benefits of vermicomposting.

More Vermicomposting Information

Start worm composting: How to raise worms for compost.
Where do I keep my composting worms? Worm bin options.
Common vermicomposting mistakes and how to correct them.
How do I use vermicompost in my garden?
More about red compost worms: Life cycle of worms.
Worms Eat My Garbage: How to Set Up and Maintain a Worm Composting System

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Raising worms for compost

Create a healthy wormery that allows your composting worms to produce high quality vermicompost.

Worm Composting Bins

Find the best wormery for you and your composting worms.

What do worms eat?

Feeding your vermicomposting worms is simple. Your guide to do's and don'ts on feeding composting worms.

Worm Bedding

Leaves, Peat, Coir, Cardboard, Compost. How diverse worm bedding makes a healthy wormery.

Common Vermicomposting Mistakes

Avoid common vermicomposting mistakes and you’ll be on your way to having a thriving worm farm and healthy worm composting bin in your home.

Worms Eat My Garbage

How to Set Up and Maintain a Worm Composting System