Small Kitchen Garden

I’ve recenelty had nearly all the worms die in two worm farms, and all the worms had a bulging green bit in the middle of their bodies which later explodes, splitting them in two. I have a few theories as to why this happened, such as pesticide on the vege scraps which poisoned them, or perhaps too much food added at once and the farm became anaerobic, or even too much cabbage added at .....Read More

I want to start a worm farm this summer. How do I build a farm using a medium sized plastic container? What do I feed the worms? What kind of worms do I get? Are earthworms good? I heard red wrigglers are. If you suggest, them-then where do I buy them or find them cheap? If I put them in my room…do they smell bad? Or should I keep them in our garage? .....Read More

I think they are vinegar flies. They are out of control and coming into the house. I’m keeping the ones in the house under control by leaving a glass of red wine out (they are all flying in and drowning). I have tried adding lime to the farm but that only seemed to deter them for a couple of days. I also now have ants! .....Read More

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Wilderness living seems to me the ultimate lifestyle. The merits of independence are self evident. I’m retirement age and looking for a whole new approach to a looooong, looooong future. One should not consider me to be a person of wealth, for this is not the case. Such an adventure, along with everything else, would be an expression of resourcefulness and minimalism. The location might .....Read More

i have an assignment on it and was wondering if anyone knows the exact reason why you include egg shells? and also vacuum dust? why is it good for worms? .....Read More

I have this commerical grade barn, concrete floor, air controlled, about 3,000 sq ft at my home property. It just sits empty and I’m desperate to think of a way to make some extra money. Looking for ideas to distribute, grow, or manufacture something that is possibly a hard to find or niche product I can sell to Wal-mart, or other big businesses. Any ideas? Thank you so much .....Read More

Living in the Northern midwest USA incase climate or region affects your recommendations. .....Read More

what can I use for a container? What do they need to survive ? How do I feed them? .....Read More

I live in an area where you have to drive 22 miles in all directions to buy worms for fishing. So I decided to meet the demanding need of our small community by supplying them with fishing worms and make a little extra cash on the side. I have done the research and know the basics. But I have two kiddie pools and was wondering if one of them could be used for their home. .....Read More

I put about 8 inches of soil and leaves and 2 inches of newspaper on top. Is that fine or do I need more of something? .....Read More

I have another business already, not related, and I’m kind of bored with it. So I’m thinking of something kind of quiet and not too much work. Worms seem like a good option. Or maybe snails. I have eaten in a lot restaurants that charge a pretty healthy price for something I can pick of the walls of my porch on a cool night. How much do you think the start up costs would be in .....Read More