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Worm Composting
"Cheryl Isaak" wrote in message ... Well, this will be interesting. My daughter joined the "Apprentice Gardeners" program (for third graders) at her school and has been having fun all year. The "lesson" this week is worm composting. She is now the proud owner of a shoe box with 40 red wigglers and some damp shredded newspaper and the complete instructions for their care and feeding. We'll see how it goes. Wish me luck explaining this one to my husband. Cheryl tell him he is taking up fishing as a hobby. In a few months you will buy him the rod. rob |
Worm Composting
Well, this will be interesting. My daughter joined the "Apprentice
Gardeners" program (for third graders) at her school and has been having fun all year. The "lesson" this week is worm composting. She is now the proud owner of a shoe box with 40 red wigglers and some damp shredded newspaper and the complete instructions for their care and feeding. We'll see how it goes. Wish me luck explaining this one to my husband. Cheryl |
Worm Composting
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Cheryl Isaak wrote: Well, this will be interesting. My daughter joined the "Apprentice Gardeners" program (for third graders) at her school and has been having fun all year. The "lesson" this week is worm composting. She is now the proud owner of a shoe box with 40 red wigglers and some damp shredded newspaper and the complete instructions for their care and feeding. We'll see how it goes. Wish me luck explaining this one to my husband. Cheryl Corn Meal Bill -- S Jersey USA Zone 5 Shade http://www.ocutech.com/ High tech Vison aid This article is posted under fair use rules in accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107, and is strictly for the educational and informative purposes. This material is distributed without profit. |
Worm Composting
"Cheryl Isaak" wrote in message
... Well, this will be interesting. My daughter joined the "Apprentice Gardeners" program (for third graders) at her school and has been having fun all year. The "lesson" this week is worm composting. She is now the proud owner of a shoe box with 40 red wigglers and some damp shredded newspaper and the complete instructions for their care and feeding. We'll see how it goes. Wish me luck explaining this one to my husband. Cheryl Has your husband ever seen the worms & dirt snack that some kids think is so cool? If he objects to the worms, make him that snack as a form of shock therapy. Chocolate pudding, with oreo cookies (minus the cream) crumbled on top, like dirt. Stick gummy worms into some holes in the pudding, as if they're crawling out. As far as the real worms, keep them cool. The warmest spot in the refrigerator is good, or the coolest spot in your basement. I prefer the refrigerator, though, since that usually means the top shelf, toward the front. Every time he opens the fridge...hello worms. |
Worm Composting
On 1/23/07 7:20 AM, in article , "George.com"
wrote: "Cheryl Isaak" wrote in message ... Well, this will be interesting. My daughter joined the "Apprentice Gardeners" program (for third graders) at her school and has been having fun all year. The "lesson" this week is worm composting. She is now the proud owner of a shoe box with 40 red wigglers and some damp shredded newspaper and the complete instructions for their care and feeding. We'll see how it goes. Wish me luck explaining this one to my husband. Cheryl tell him he is taking up fishing as a hobby. In a few months you will buy him the rod. rob That would work, NOT! C |
Worm Composting
"Cheryl Isaak" wrote in message
... On 1/23/07 7:20 AM, in article , "George.com" wrote: "Cheryl Isaak" wrote in message ... Well, this will be interesting. My daughter joined the "Apprentice Gardeners" program (for third graders) at her school and has been having fun all year. The "lesson" this week is worm composting. She is now the proud owner of a shoe box with 40 red wigglers and some damp shredded newspaper and the complete instructions for their care and feeding. We'll see how it goes. Wish me luck explaining this one to my husband. Cheryl tell him he is taking up fishing as a hobby. In a few months you will buy him the rod. rob That would work, NOT! C Substitute "boat" for "rod". Tell him your daughter wants to enter the Bassmaster tournament, which she will win because kids *always* catch more fish. It seems to be a law of nature. |
Worm Composting
On 1/24/07 8:05 AM, in article ,
"JoeSpareBedroom" wrote: "Cheryl Isaak" wrote in message ... On 1/23/07 7:20 AM, in article , "George.com" wrote: "Cheryl Isaak" wrote in message ... Well, this will be interesting. My daughter joined the "Apprentice Gardeners" program (for third graders) at her school and has been having fun all year. The "lesson" this week is worm composting. She is now the proud owner of a shoe box with 40 red wigglers and some damp shredded newspaper and the complete instructions for their care and feeding. We'll see how it goes. Wish me luck explaining this one to my husband. Cheryl tell him he is taking up fishing as a hobby. In a few months you will buy him the rod. rob That would work, NOT! C Substitute "boat" for "rod". Tell him your daughter wants to enter the Bassmaster tournament, which she will win because kids *always* catch more fish. It seems to be a law of nature. It still wouldn't work. New sports car might, but I can seem to find a way to tie to worms.... C |
Worm Composting
Yikes! That seems cold. Why do you put them intot the frig.?
On Jan 23, 10:21 pm, "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote: "Cheryl Isaak" wrote in ... Well, this will be interesting. My daughter joined the "Apprentice Gardeners" program (for third graders) at her school and has been having fun all year. The "lesson" this week is worm composting. She is now the proud owner of a shoe box with 40 red wigglers and some damp shredded newspaper and the complete instructions for their care and feeding. We'll see how it goes. Wish me luck explaining this one to my husband. CherylHas your husband ever seen the worms & dirt snack that some kids think is so cool? If he objects to the worms, make him that snack as a form of shock therapy. Chocolate pudding, with oreo cookies (minus the cream) crumbled on top, like dirt. Stick gummy worms into some holes in the pudding, as if they're crawling out. As far as the real worms, keep them cool. The warmest spot in the refrigerator is good, or the coolest spot in your basement. I prefer the refrigerator, though, since that usually means the top shelf, toward the front. Every time he opens the fridge...hello worms. |
Worm Composting
Three reasons:
1) If they're not in the fridge, their "home", whatever it may be (box, plant tray) will be exposed to house heat, which means drying. You *KNOW* somebody's gonna forget to keep the worm bedding damp. Not wet. Damp. 2) Because *all* sources of worm-raising information suggest keeping them cool. 3) Stick your hand 6" down into the outdoor soil in April. It's pretty cold, and the worms are perfectly happy. wrote in message oups.com... Yikes! That seems cold. Why do you put them intot the frig.? On Jan 23, 10:21 pm, "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote: "Cheryl Isaak" wrote in ... Well, this will be interesting. My daughter joined the "Apprentice Gardeners" program (for third graders) at her school and has been having fun all year. The "lesson" this week is worm composting. She is now the proud owner of a shoe box with 40 red wigglers and some damp shredded newspaper and the complete instructions for their care and feeding. We'll see how it goes. Wish me luck explaining this one to my husband. CherylHas your husband ever seen the worms & dirt snack that some kids think is so cool? If he objects to the worms, make him that snack as a form of shock therapy. Chocolate pudding, with oreo cookies (minus the cream) crumbled on top, like dirt. Stick gummy worms into some holes in the pudding, as if they're crawling out. As far as the real worms, keep them cool. The warmest spot in the refrigerator is good, or the coolest spot in your basement. I prefer the refrigerator, though, since that usually means the top shelf, toward the front. Every time he opens the fridge...hello worms. |
Worm Composting
"Cheryl Isaak" wrote in message "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote: "Cheryl Isaak" wrote in message wrote: "Cheryl Isaak" wrote in message Well, this will be interesting. My daughter joined the "Apprentice Gardeners" program (for third graders) at her school and has been having fun all year. The "lesson" this week is worm composting. She is now the proud owner of a shoe box with 40 red wigglers and some damp shredded newspaper and the complete instructions for their care and feeding. We'll see how it goes. Wish me luck explaining this one to my husband. Cheryl tell him he is taking up fishing as a hobby. In a few months you will buy him the rod. rob That would work, NOT! C Substitute "boat" for "rod". Tell him your daughter wants to enter the Bassmaster tournament, which she will win because kids *always* catch more fish. It seems to be a law of nature. It still wouldn't work. New sports car might, but I can seem to find a way to tie to worms.... C tell him hes getting one of these http://www.aquada.co.nz/ may sell it to him. rob |
Worm Composting
On 1/25/07 3:46 AM, in article , "George.com"
wrote: "Cheryl Isaak" wrote in message "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote: "Cheryl Isaak" wrote in message wrote: "Cheryl Isaak" wrote in message Well, this will be interesting. My daughter joined the "Apprentice Gardeners" program (for third graders) at her school and has been having fun all year. The "lesson" this week is worm composting. She is now the proud owner of a shoe box with 40 red wigglers and some damp shredded newspaper and the complete instructions for their care and feeding. We'll see how it goes. Wish me luck explaining this one to my husband. Cheryl tell him he is taking up fishing as a hobby. In a few months you will buy him the rod. rob That would work, NOT! C Substitute "boat" for "rod". Tell him your daughter wants to enter the Bassmaster tournament, which she will win because kids *always* catch more fish. It seems to be a law of nature. It still wouldn't work. New sports car might, but I can seem to find a way to tie to worms.... C tell him hes getting one of these http://www.aquada.co.nz/ may sell it to him. rob That looks like fun |
Worm Composting
"JoeSpareBedroom" wrote in
: Three reasons: 1) If they're not in the fridge, their "home", whatever it may be (box, plant tray) will be exposed to house heat, which means drying. You *KNOW* somebody's gonna forget to keep the worm bedding damp. Not wet. Damp. 2) Because *all* sources of worm-raising information suggest keeping them cool. 3) Stick your hand 6" down into the outdoor soil in April. It's pretty cold, and the worms are perfectly happy. Aren't they also dormant when they are cool? How much composting gets done when the worms aren't doing anything? |
Worm Composting
"FragileWarrior" wrote in message
... "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote in : Three reasons: 1) If they're not in the fridge, their "home", whatever it may be (box, plant tray) will be exposed to house heat, which means drying. You *KNOW* somebody's gonna forget to keep the worm bedding damp. Not wet. Damp. 2) Because *all* sources of worm-raising information suggest keeping them cool. 3) Stick your hand 6" down into the outdoor soil in April. It's pretty cold, and the worms are perfectly happy. Aren't they also dormant when they are cool? How much composting gets done when the worms aren't doing anything? At some temperature, yes. I don't know where the cutoff point is. But, they're still quite active during cooler times of year when the soil's chilly enough to be uncomfortable to work with bare hands. |
Worm Composting
That's strange, MOST of the sources I've seen say that optimum worm
composting occurs at 65-80 and the worms stop composting at around 40, including this reference from wormdigest.org: Best Temperature & OK Temperatures A worm bin will eat up the most food waste when the bedding is 70°F-80°F. All the bacteria are happy, and worms are most comfortable. Down at 45°F, the bin slows down, and at 30° worms can freeze. "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote in message ... Three reasons: 1) If they're not in the fridge, their "home", whatever it may be (box, plant tray) will be exposed to house heat, which means drying. You *KNOW* somebody's gonna forget to keep the worm bedding damp. Not wet. Damp. 2) Because *all* sources of worm-raising information suggest keeping them cool. 3) Stick your hand 6" down into the outdoor soil in April. It's pretty cold, and the worms are perfectly happy. |
Worm Composting
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, "DWW" wrote: That's strange, MOST of the sources I've seen say that optimum worm composting occurs at 65-80 and the worms stop composting at around 40, including this reference from wormdigest.org: Best Temperature & OK Temperatures A worm bin will eat up the most food waste when the bedding is 70°F-80°F. All the bacteria are happy, and worms are most comfortable. Down at 45°F, the bin slows down, and at 30° worms can freeze. "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote in message ... Three reasons: 1) If they're not in the fridge, their "home", whatever it may be (box, plant tray) will be exposed to house heat, which means drying. You *KNOW* somebody's gonna forget to keep the worm bedding damp. Not wet. Damp. 2) Because *all* sources of worm-raising information suggest keeping them cool. 3) Stick your hand 6" down into the outdoor soil in April. It's pretty cold, and the worms are perfectly happy. My Dad made a box out of brick and mortar. Placed it in our basement ~ about 60 F. 4 feet long 3 feet wide and 3 feet tall. Worked. Grew tired of it about 5 years latter. 50 years ago. Now I just look at my wood chip piles for crawlers and transplant them to areas in my garden that need work. They all do :)) Bill Bill -- S Jersey USA Zone 5 Shade http://www.ocutech.com/ High tech Vison aid This article is posted under fair use rules in accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107, and is strictly for the educational and informative purposes. This material is distributed without profit. |
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