Turning kitchen scraps into nutrient-rich compost for my garden has been an exciting journey—but my first worm bin had its challenges. From water pooling and messy castings to lost worm tea, my 55-gallon drum setup needed a major upgrade.
In this video, I’ll take you through the lessons I learned and the step-by-step process of building my new and improved worm farm. Using a split-barrel design inspired by methods from Albert at Moon Landing Garden and Ann from Plant Obsessed, I’ve created a system that’s:
Easier to harvest: Isolating food zones means clean castings without disturbing the worms.
Efficient and scalable: Designed to handle more food scraps with less mess.
Winter-ready: Insulated with a heating box to keep the worms active even in cold Zone 6b temperatures.
You’ll see how I tackled common challenges like drainage, pest control, and temperature management while keeping the project budget-friendly and practical for outdoor use. Plus, I’ll share tips on feeding, maintaining the perfect moisture balance, and capturing worm tea to supercharge your garden.
Ready to start or upgrade your own worm farm? Watch now and join me on this vermiculture adventure!
Albert from Moon Landing Gardens Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDhl-Ol8deU
Ann from Plant Obsesseds video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meVTXCCoTCU
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