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• worm composting in winter

  Posted by April F. Anderson on Wednesday, December 3, 2008 3:48 PM AST

  Using the equipment shown online can I keep the system alive in the outdoors in a zone 2 to 3 area? Can I start it this winter or do I have to wait until spring? Thanks.

  • re: worm composting in winter

    Posted by David on Friday, December 12, 2008 6:37 PM AST

    You can set up a worm bin at any time of the year, even in the depth of winter, indoors. Start a new bin in the basement or any heated area in the house, then come spring it can be extended and moved into the garden for the summer. Come fall before frosts, restart the interior bin from worms from the garden.

  • re: worm composting in winter

    Posted by Gloria Fortowsky on Thursday, January 1, 2009 4:35 PM AST

    I compost with worms indoors in winter using a Rubbermaid container. I have a problem with small flies in my worm bins. Is this also a problem with the worm bin system sold by Veseys?

  • re: worm composting in winter

    Posted by Birks on Tuesday, January 20, 2009 3:31 PM AST

    Put damp news paper on top of the bedding, this will help with flies. You may also want to feed less as well.

  • re: worm composting in winter

    Posted by Wayne on Thursday, January 22, 2009 11:41 AM AST

    I thought this may be of interest to forum members. It is a website with plans on building a very innovative yet simple vermicomposting bin. You can google "greenwiggler"

  • re: worm composting in winter

    Posted by john sylliboy on Friday, April 17, 2009 12:16 PM ADT

    how do I get started and with what,Cause I never have to much luck when I have them outside,only when I have them inside