Not for eating, for gardening. Worm composting is a great way to keep your kitchen waste out of the landfill. In the worm bin, decomposition of organic matter takes place in a way that is very good for your soil and much better for the environment in general. The finished compost helps plants get the nutrients they need from the soil and promotes the health of your plants. See the Worm Bin Starter page at right for more information.

Usually people buy worms mail order. Minimum order is often over $30 for a pound of worms, including shipping.  I’m selling Worm Bin Starter by the quart at the St.  Stephens Farmer’s Market. If you’re on a budget, you can get your bin going with one $5 quart of starter. To speed things up, buy more than one. I’m also offering a couple of mature worm bins in five-gallon buckets, full of completed worm compost and chock-full of worms of all ages and their eggs. $75 for a full-functioning bin, about 3 and a half to 4 gallons.