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Getting Started
Learn the basics of worm composting and get your first bin up and running successfully.
Articles in Getting Started
1. What is Worm Composting? (Basics & Benefits)
Discover the fundamentals of vermicomposting and why it's an eco-friendly solution for kitchen waste.
2. Choosing Your First Worm Bin Location
Find the perfect spot for your worm bin with ideal temperature, accessibility, and drainage conditions.
3. Initial Setup: Step-by-Step Guide
Complete walkthrough of setting up your first worm composting system from start to finish.
4. Your First Month of Worm Composting
What to expect and how to care for your worms during the critical first 30 days.
Bibliography & Sources
- Edwards, C.A., Dominguez, J., & Neuhauser, E.F.. (2011). Vermiculture Technology: Earthworms, Organic Wastes, and Environmental Management. CRC Press
- McLaughlin, J.. (2017). The Earthworm Book: How to Raise and Use Earthworms for Your Farm and Garden. Ten Speed Press
- Appelhof, M., Fenton, M., & Harris, B.L.. (2017). Worms Eat My Garbage: How to Set Up and Maintain a Worm Composting System. Storey Publishing