wormeries in Winter (plus keeping cool in Summer)
 

I moved my wormery this Winter to the greenhouse and the reduction of
problems from last year (1st year) attempt in the garage has inspired me to
get something even better setup for next year. The garage seemed to keep it
cooler in Summer and stop the extreme cold in Winter but it didn't get the
solar heat up in Winter and so the system just became too wet. In the
greenhouse (with bubble wrap) its actually doing ok and I think the Winter
suns really helping it to keep going. I obviously don't intend to leave it
in the greenhouse in the growing season!

But, I need to have two wormeries and I really want to have it in one place,
not all this moving about at different times of year. I am looking at either
making a jacket with bubble wrap or using floor insulation (polystyrene). I
would have thought the latter would be good as in the Summer it would also
keep it cooler?


Has anyone any interesting setups they have got? I am kinda figuring
wherever it goes I am then going to have to pretty it up (as the only places
close to the house are in view of it)


thanks
amber

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email happy at dryad dot org

Amber Ormerod wrote in message
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I moved my wormery this Winter to the greenhouse and the reduction of
problems from last year (1st year) attempt in the garage has inspired me
to
get something even better setup for next year. The garage seemed to keep
it
cooler in Summer and stop the extreme cold in Winter but it didn't get the
solar heat up in Winter and so the system just became too wet. In the
greenhouse (with bubble wrap) its actually doing ok and I think the Winter
suns really helping it to keep going. I obviously don't intend to leave it
in the greenhouse in the growing season!

But, I need to have two wormeries and I really want to have it in one
place,
not all this moving about at different times of year. I am looking at
either
making a jacket with bubble wrap or using floor insulation (polystyrene).
I
would have thought the latter would be good as in the Summer it would also
keep it cooler?


Has anyone any interesting setups they have got? I am kinda figuring
wherever it goes I am then going to have to pretty it up (as the only
places
close to the house are in view of it)


thanks
amber

--

email happy at dryad dot org


Hi Amber,

I don't have a wormery - hubby won't consider one :~((.
However, having read your post, I'm wondering if a hot-water tank lagging
jacket would solve the problem. You may have to modify it, but if you're
lucky the hole for the plumbing might be in the right place for the wormery
tap.

One downside may the the price ... another downside might be dodgy chemical
makeup which may harm your worms. Perhaps another ugler could answer these
points.

Spider

"Spider" wrote in message
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Hi Amber,

I don't have a wormery - hubby won't consider one :~((.
However, having read your post, I'm wondering if a hot-water tank lagging
jacket would solve the problem. You may have to modify it, but if you're
lucky the hole for the plumbing might be in the right place for the
wormery
tap.

One downside may the the price ... another downside might be dodgy
chemical
makeup which may harm your worms. Perhaps another ugler could answer
these
points.


I was concerned that without the plastic on the outside the lagging is like
that stuff you use in lofts and so bad for you (fiberglass?)

I also believe that you need to make sure things aren't too snug as they
need some air.

Amber Ormerod wrote in message
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"Spider" wrote in message
...
Hi Amber,

I don't have a wormery - hubby won't consider one :~((.
However, having read your post, I'm wondering if a hot-water tank
lagging
jacket would solve the problem. You may have to modify it, but if
you're
lucky the hole for the plumbing might be in the right place for the
wormery
tap.

One downside may the the price ... another downside might be dodgy
chemical
makeup which may harm your worms. Perhaps another ugler could answer
these
points.


I was concerned that without the plastic on the outside the lagging is
like
that stuff you use in lofts and so bad for you (fiberglass?)

I also believe that you need to make sure things aren't too snug as they
need some air.



Hi Amber,

The tank lagging I'm thinking of is safely covered (in plastic/polyester
...?), so you would not be exposed to any fibreglass, if that is the inner
content.

However, you probably have a point about the aeration ... Drat, it seemed
such a good idea. I'll put my thinking cap on.

Spider

"Spider" wrote in message
...

Hi Amber,

The tank lagging I'm thinking of is safely covered (in plastic/polyester
..?), so you would not be exposed to any fibreglass, if that is the inner
content.

However, you probably have a point about the aeration ... Drat, it seemed
such a good idea. I'll put my thinking cap on.


Yes I knew it had a covering but its normally in a cupboard not exposed to
the sun and wind and rain etc and that might make the covering break down
quicker?

Anyhow I think the lack of air will be the problem.

Amber Ormerod wrote in message
...


"Spider" wrote in message
...

Hi Amber,

The tank lagging I'm thinking of is safely covered (in plastic/polyester
..?), so you would not be exposed to any fibreglass, if that is the
inner
content.

However, you probably have a point about the aeration ... Drat, it
seemed
such a good idea. I'll put my thinking cap on.


Yes I knew it had a covering but its normally in a cupboard not exposed to
the sun and wind and rain etc and that might make the covering break down
quicker?

Anyhow I think the lack of air will be the problem.


Hello again Amber,

I've been back to the drawing board, but I'm hampered by not knowing the
dimensions of your (or indeed any) wormery ...

However, my current thought is that you might be able to use a large,
black(or green) upturned dustbin. You won't need the lid*, of course. The
dustbin should be drilled with lots of airholes for ventilation, but still
retain enough panel integrity to remain rigid. It would be very simple to
attach a handle to the base of the dustbin (now the top of your wormery) so
that you can lift it off when required.

*You could try using the lid for extra protection by bolting it to the top
of your wormery cover, thereby boosting high-level shelter _and_ using the
integral handle, instead of having to buy/make one.

Now tell me it won't fit ..! :~{

Spider

"Spider" wrote in message
...
Hello again Amber,

I've been back to the drawing board, but I'm hampered by not knowing the
dimensions of your (or indeed any) wormery ...

However, my current thought is that you might be able to use a large,
black(or green) upturned dustbin. You won't need the lid*, of course.
The
dustbin should be drilled with lots of airholes for ventilation, but still
retain enough panel integrity to remain rigid. It would be very simple
to
attach a handle to the base of the dustbin (now the top of your wormery)
so
that you can lift it off when required.

*You could try using the lid for extra protection by bolting it to the top
of your wormery cover, thereby boosting high-level shelter _and_ using the
integral handle, instead of having to buy/make one.

Now tell me it won't fit ..! :~{



Oh it won't fit :-)) kidding


Its a can of worms and I also have an original wormery. Picies of both at
http://www.greengardener.co.uk/wormeries.htm

I have some spare bins about. So would the bin provide enough protection?

In article , Amber Ormerod
writes

Its a can of worms and I also have an original wormery. Picies of both at
http://www.greengardener.co.uk/wormeries.htm

I have some spare bins about. So would the bin provide enough protection?




Not seen your site when googling for a new wormery. Loved all the
information and different styles of wormeries. What's the acidity levels
of worm compost?

However you don't sell a nice warm jacket for the wormery which has
layers so you can emptier it easier. :(
Is one in the pipeline so to speak?

janet
--
Janet Tweedy
Amersham Gardening Association
http://www.lancedal.net/aga/

"Janet Tweedy" wrote in message
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In article , Amber Ormerod
writes

Its a can of worms and I also have an original wormery. Picies of both at
http://www.greengardener.co.uk/wormeries.htm

I have some spare bins about. So would the bin provide enough protection?




Not seen your site when googling for a new wormery. Loved all the
information and different styles of wormeries. What's the acidity levels
of worm compost?

However you don't sell a nice warm jacket for the wormery which has
layers so you can emptier it easier. :(
Is one in the pipeline so to speak?


Whose selling what?
I am not selling anything and neither is anyone else in this thread that I
know of. I put the site there as someone asked about what wormeries I was
using.

In article , Amber Ormerod
writes

In article , Amber Ormerod
writes

Its a can of worms and I also have an original wormery. Picies of both at
http://www.greengardener.co.uk/wormeries.htm

I have some spare bins about. So would the bin provide enough protection?

Not seen your site when googling for a new wormery. Loved all the
information and different styles of wormeries. What's the acidity levels
of worm compost?

However you don't sell a nice warm jacket for the wormery which has
layers so you can emptier it easier. :(
Is one in the pipeline so to speak?


Whose selling what?
I am not selling anything and neither is anyone else in this thread that I
know of. I put the site there as someone asked about what wormeries I was
using.




Sorry, my mistake, for some unknown reason I thought you were referring
to your own site. You did seem to be making lots of helpful suggestions
so I put two and two together and made five ............

The site is interesting though and I hadn't seen it when I was looking
for wormery information.

Janet
--
Janet Tweedy
Dalmatian Telegraph
http://www.lancedal.demon.co.uk

"Janet Tweedy" wrote in message
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Sorry, my mistake, for some unknown reason I thought you were referring
to your own site. You did seem to be making lots of helpful suggestions
so I put two and two together and made five ............

The site is interesting though and I hadn't seen it when I was looking
for wormery information.

;-)