How Do You Use A Plastic Tub As A Worm Compost Bin?
One of the best things you can add to your vegetable or flower garden is worm manure, or castings. You can add it directly to the soil or put a teaspoon or so in a gallon of water for a nutrient-rich “worm tea.” The cheap and easy way to get worm castings is to use plastic tubs to create a redworm compost bin for food wastes. This simple composting method is ideal for small gardens and small spaces. Just place your bin in a well-ventilated area. With a little attention and some daily food scraps you’ll be on your way to organic gardening. Drill 25 evenly-spaced drainage holes in the bottom of each bin with a 1/4-inch drill bit. These will serve to drain the bins and let the worms crawl into the bottom bin at harvest time. Drill 25 evenly-spaced holes in the top of one bin with a 1/16th-inch drill bit for ventilation. Also drill ventilation holes 1 inch apart around the top of each side of the bin. Shred newspaper into 1-inch strips, soak in water and squeeze out the excess. Fill half o
