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How to Start a Worm Bin: Your Guide to Getting Started with Worm Composting
Do you want to learn to turn food scraps into valuable compost? Do you believe in taking responsibility for the waste we create? People all over the world are turning their food scraps into nutrient-rich worm compost through starting their own worm bin. This book contains everything you need to get started worm composting in one easy-to-read book. Topics include what type of worms to buy, how to construct a bin, maintain the right environment, and how to foster a thriving worm herd. The Worm Bin Troubleshooting and FAQ sections cover the rest. The author demonstrates that worm composting is a year-round activity that is easy, fast, convenient, good for the earth, good for your plants, and fun.
95 pages, Paperback
First published March 28, 2015
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April 3, 2018
I've been at this worm composting thing for about a month now. Just want to make sure I'm doing all the right things. 👍🏻😁
October 17, 2022
For starters, not technical
This is an interesting book for anyone who enjoys gardening and recycling to read. It will add to any information you already have if you either want to use compost or start your own domestic vermicomposting recycling unit. The author provides his personal experience plus some useful tips. Not the high technical though, you will need more information if you are a comercial producer or wish to perform QA on your product.
This is an interesting book for anyone who enjoys gardening and recycling to read. It will add to any information you already have if you either want to use compost or start your own domestic vermicomposting recycling unit. The author provides his personal experience plus some useful tips. Not the high technical though, you will need more information if you are a comercial producer or wish to perform QA on your product.
May 23, 2018
I originally didn’t want to put up the money to buy a book like this- so I checked it out from the local library... I ended up going back to it so many times during the first month of our worm farm start up I ended up buying it on amazon.
It’s cheap, and yes he does repeat himself a bit- but if long term worm farming is the goal it’s a great little reference book to have.
It’s cheap, and yes he does repeat himself a bit- but if long term worm farming is the goal it’s a great little reference book to have.
February 2, 2020
Short & Sweet
Very easy to read, lots of information! Great book filled with everything you need to get started with worm composting from your apartment to the classroom. Discusses all the how to's and how nots and includes information on what to do if something goes awry in your bin. I used lots of the information here to create lessons for my 2nd graders :) Enjoy!
Very easy to read, lots of information! Great book filled with everything you need to get started with worm composting from your apartment to the classroom. Discusses all the how to's and how nots and includes information on what to do if something goes awry in your bin. I used lots of the information here to create lessons for my 2nd graders :) Enjoy!
February 12, 2021
Perfect for anyone who wants to help the environment!
Loved the book! I cannot wait to begin my Worm Bin!! This easy to read and follow book is excellent for anyone who wants to help the environment and to grow healthier plants. It's also perfect for parents and teachers of young children.
Loved the book! I cannot wait to begin my Worm Bin!! This easy to read and follow book is excellent for anyone who wants to help the environment and to grow healthier plants. It's also perfect for parents and teachers of young children.
March 9, 2021
Good Basic Intro to Worm Farming
I think it covered all the basics. I have a worm farm kit and didn't know if I was doing it right and had several questions that I had trouble finding solid answers. This book was easy to follow and covered everything I had questions about and then some.
I think it covered all the basics. I have a worm farm kit and didn't know if I was doing it right and had several questions that I had trouble finding solid answers. This book was easy to follow and covered everything I had questions about and then some.
March 15, 2022
Too simple to be charging 10$ for it. Giving 2 stars since it covered the basics, but that’s it.
Very repetitive and felt like I was reading this as a 3rd grader. Basically could have gotten this info from any blog post written on this topic- if I’m shelling out $ I want more- maybe some history on the topic or more in depth explanations and details in a scientific format.
Very repetitive and felt like I was reading this as a 3rd grader. Basically could have gotten this info from any blog post written on this topic- if I’m shelling out $ I want more- maybe some history on the topic or more in depth explanations and details in a scientific format.
August 16, 2019
Nice book for novice
I am new to worm farming. This is my first book. I found this book very interesting and it was very easy to understand. It shows all the basics. I am confident that I can farm with confidence.
I am new to worm farming. This is my first book. I found this book very interesting and it was very easy to understand. It shows all the basics. I am confident that I can farm with confidence.
February 18, 2020
Good basic starter book covering all topics.
Wanted a book that would explain the process and point me to the correct items to purchase. This book has that information and much more. I now know what I need to start a small worm composting bin for my kitchen.
Wanted a book that would explain the process and point me to the correct items to purchase. This book has that information and much more. I now know what I need to start a small worm composting bin for my kitchen.
April 23, 2020
Good one.
Factual, succinct, informative. I recommend. Easy access for newcomers, but still enough info for more experienced vermiculturists. Only suggestion maybe pdf plans for wooden boxes
Factual, succinct, informative. I recommend. Easy access for newcomers, but still enough info for more experienced vermiculturists. Only suggestion maybe pdf plans for wooden boxes
September 17, 2020
Quick informative read.
Some parts were repetitive - I mean, exactly copy-pasted from previous sections and when you read it in one go, those don't go unnoticed.
Strangely, the last couple appendix sections summarize all info given in the book. Reading those few pages would be pretty enough; no extra knowledge is to be gained from the remaining book. Again, not that this book takes too long or something to read.. max 1-2 hrs, but still Appendix beats the rest of the book.
Beginners can definitely give it a shot.
Some parts were repetitive - I mean, exactly copy-pasted from previous sections and when you read it in one go, those don't go unnoticed.
Strangely, the last couple appendix sections summarize all info given in the book. Reading those few pages would be pretty enough; no extra knowledge is to be gained from the remaining book. Again, not that this book takes too long or something to read.. max 1-2 hrs, but still Appendix beats the rest of the book.
Beginners can definitely give it a shot.
March 9, 2023
Go natural
I have been bothered lately about the scarceity of earthworms in my range. When I was young they were in every scoop of soil. This book gave instructions, great instructions on how to grow my own. It's a pretty impressive manual.
I have been bothered lately about the scarceity of earthworms in my range. When I was young they were in every scoop of soil. This book gave instructions, great instructions on how to grow my own. It's a pretty impressive manual.
April 13, 2018
Repetitive
Very repetitive but good information that I didn’t know since I’m just getting started. Getting my bin ready now ty
Very repetitive but good information that I didn’t know since I’m just getting started. Getting my bin ready now ty
September 12, 2018
Lots of info
I am a new worm composter and this book have me all of the information I need to be successful.
I am a new worm composter and this book have me all of the information I need to be successful.
January 13, 2019
Lots of great information
This book really answers all of my questions about worm composting. I would recommend this to anyone who wants to start but doesn't know where.
This book really answers all of my questions about worm composting. I would recommend this to anyone who wants to start but doesn't know where.
April 30, 2019
There is some useful information here, but the lack of editing was distracting.
May 18, 2019
Vermicomposting 101
Good basic warm farming book . I'm a newbie and looking for new ways to supplement my income . I would recommend this book .
Good basic warm farming book . I'm a newbie and looking for new ways to supplement my income . I would recommend this book .
May 27, 2019
A very good, quick reference guide on starting and maintaining a worm bin.
June 11, 2019
Good book for beginners.
Book is well written, author is knowledgeable. very clear and sensible. Recommended for beginners. Also offers extras that are very helpful.
Book is well written, author is knowledgeable. very clear and sensible. Recommended for beginners. Also offers extras that are very helpful.
October 22, 2019
Comprehensive, clear, inspirational.
January 22, 2020
Very informative book for a beginner! I was on the fence about worm composting inside... I feel much more comfortable with it after reading this.
May 24, 2020
Terrific read
Very informative and answered all my questions! Great to have on hand as you start a new worm composting bin.
Very informative and answered all my questions! Great to have on hand as you start a new worm composting bin.
December 20, 2021
- short, somewhat repetitive
- clear instructions
- clear instructions
July 1, 2022
Pretty easy reading for beginners - nice overview and will be a nice reference. The author is not coming off as a know it all, and makes it sound easy.
March 10, 2023
Very helpful for this novice! Everything I needed to get set up and a fast read.
July 15, 2025
basic information
Not that basic information is a bad thing by any means but if you are looking for more in-depth information look elsewhere
Not that basic information is a bad thing by any means but if you are looking for more in-depth information look elsewhere
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