One of the great advances in home composting was the invention of multi-level above ground worm farms by Nigel Nattrass of Tumbleweed back in the early 1990’s.
Let’s delve into how to get the best value out of the worm castings and liquid fertilizer that your worm farm generates These byproducts of vermicomposting are rich in nutrients and beneficial microorganisms, making them a powerhouse for your plants' growth and health.
Setting up a compost cage next to your compost bin is a total game changer when it comes to collecting and storing nitrogen and carbon material for your compost bin.
When it comes to worm farming there is nothing better than the liquid that we harvest that provides a rich source of nutrients and beneficial microbes for our garden soil. Angus Stewart explains the difference between Worm Wee, Worm Leachate and Worm Tea.
When should I harvest? A guide to harvesting your compost bin
The key to knowing when to harvest from your compost bin lies in identifying when most of the contents have reached the final breakdown stage and have become humus, signifying that your compost is mature and ready to go on the garden.
Are you ready to add a new Tray to your worm farm? Let's look into how you can add a new tray for the Worm Cafe, Can-O-Worms, Worm Factory or Tumbleweed Cube.
Worms love balance: The key to most of your Worm Farming problems
When most people start worm farming, they put their food scraps in and forget about carbon sources, which is how most worm farming problems arise. But remember, we can’t forget about the important role that carbon plays too!
Spring is in the air! The days are getting longer and the weather is warming – it’s such a wonderful time of year to start getting back out into the garden.
The Solution To All Your Worm Farming & Composting Problems
You’ve probably noticed the statement “just make sure you are aerating regularly” we can absolutely guarantee you that almost any worm farming or composting problem can be solved by aerating regularly.
Soil is the basis of the garden, and soil health is key to growing healthy plants. This thin layer of mineral and organic material provides the medium for plant growth that goes a long way to sustaining life on earth, In this post we’ll look at the structure and layers of soil to understand how to manage and improve some of the most commonly encountered soils in Australia.
Growing your own food at home is one of the most satisfying things you can do. It’s a project that captures and celebrates the complete cycle of sustainability and it’s a serious feel-good to harvest your own home-grown food!
How Organic Matter Turns from a Nitrogen Source to a Carbon Source
When it comes to composting we often hear about carbon and nitrogen and the importance of getting the balance between these two elements right. Let’s look at how these two elements interact with each other during the composting process and where they end up.
Soil Macronutrients and How To Optimise Them In Your Compost
We have all heard of nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus as plant nutrients, but did you know that plants require at least 16 different elements that are essential for healthy growth?
Coming into spring, it’s a great time to start planning and preparing a vegetable garden to provide you with delicious fresh food over the coming months.
Soil is a complex and fascinating substance, and understanding a few things about the biodiversity of soil is important for creating healthy and fertile gardens.
In recent years, it has come to light that insect populations (including bees) are declining. Bees play an essential role in the pollination of plants and over a third of the world’s food crops rely on pollinating insects for their production.
The work of the bees is far more noticeable to us than that of worms, and bees have long been recognised for their role in pollination and the useful substances they produce..
Australian natives make a fantastic choice for the urban garden, offering a wealth of different plant types that can provide flowers, sculptural good looks, edibles or scents all year round.