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The basics of worm composting (Vermicomposting)

If you\\u2019re a gardener, you totally \\u201cget\\u201d that compost is awesome. But you may not have jumped on the DIY compost bandwagon because you either don\\u2019t have the space or you worry it\\u2019s too complicated to do well.

Fear not!

Vermicomposting may be the answer for you.

Also known as \\u201cworm composting\\u201d, it\\u2019s one of the easiest ways to compost kitchen scraps in a small space. And to be honest\\u2026the little worms feel more like pets than worms.

Yeah\\u2026sounds weird..but it\'s true!

But ask anyone with a worm bin and they\'ll probably admit that they develop a fondness for those little wigglers that they never expected.

On this week\\u2019s podcast, host Theresa Loe brought on author Michelle Balz to chat about everything vermiculture \\u2013 which is the process of using worms to create compost.

You will learn:

• \\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0How composting benefits your garden & the earth
• \\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0Where you can set up a worm bin (hint: Inside your home is ok!)
• \\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0Why it won\\u2019t smell if you do it right
• \\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0Which worm is best and where to get them
• \\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0The step-by-step directions for setting up a bin
• \\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0How to care for and feed your worm bin
• \\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0What NOT to feed your worms
• \\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0And more\\u2026

As always you can get more links and free resources at www.LivingHomegrown.com/137\\xa0including a full transcript of the show.\\xa0
This week\'s episode is brought to you by Theresa Loe\'s membership, the Living Homegrown Institute.