Composting with worms, also known as vermicomposting, has benefits for everyone, whether you want to divert kitchen scraps from the landfill, compost in small spaces, or create a natural fertilizer for your plants. In-ground worm composting is especially suited to San Diego County’s climate and is more resilient to the temperature extremes we face, especially during dry, hot months. Join us at Bates Nut Farm to learn how to start and maintain a happy home for red wiggler worms.
All pre-registered attendees who are residents of unincorporated San Diego County can receive a free kitchen scraps container.
In this workshop, we will cover:
Benefits of composting with worms
Benefits of using an in-ground worm bin
Tools, materials, and steps to start an in-ground worm bin
How to feed your worms and which foods are suitable
Troubleshooting and maintaining all worm bin styles
Harvesting and using finished castings
Benefits of in-ground vermicomposting include:
Greater resistance to temperature extremes
Increased soil aeration in garden beds
Save money on purchased worm castings and soil amendments
Lower your contribution to landfills
Increase soil health & soil microbiome
Increase water retention in soil
