How To: Make Your Own Worm Bin

One of the very best things about worm composting is that it doesn't need to take up much room. It's the perfect way for an apartment gardener to make some rich nutrients for their plants. But the bins, they can be expensive. So make your own...

The San Francisco Chronicle has a great article on vermicomposting — great because it could potentially save you around $70. Instead of buying a worm bin for $100 you could make your own for under $30 following their simple instructions.

Apparently it also takes less than an hour to build! Let us know if you give it a try.

Image: Mike Kepka / The Chronicle

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I started a bin in the spring and they little buggers seem to be doing well. I don't have the second bin to catch the moisture and tea, but I recommend it because mine were trying to escape! And people say it's because of too much moisture.

I'm in a apartment with minimal space and keep the bin in an extra closet. I'm about to harvest the compost for the first time this week.

posted by Asteria Hanover on September 3rd 2009 at 9:26pm
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