#vermicomposter

Compost Keeper Project

The project is part of the DSNY Organics Collection Program and Feed the Worms (Vancouver compost bin) program.

The compost keeper (kitty litter container), will encourage participants of the DSNY Organics Collection Program, to not use plastic bags to bring the compost to the garden. The keeper is design to explain how to separate scraps, the decomposition of scraps and as an alternative method to bring scraps to the garden.

The container too, will play part in the Feed the Worms program, where participants can chose to collect coffee grounds or selected organic scraps to be processed in the Vancouver compost bin to create vermicomposter. The finished compost will be used to help fertilize indoor and outdoor soil.

The wood chips provided by the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation has arrived! They will serve at browns for the wood-wire compost bin.

I have been thinking about worms quite a bit in the past few weeks. This may sound strange but I have been focusing on my vermicomposter. I am completely dependent on mine during winter, as the garden scraps (I use with food scraps) that I would usually use for compost just aren't enough during the winter months. This is why I love my vermicomposter so much.  I also really like the ideas of all of those worms creating goodness for my organic seeds!

You can buy some great vermicomposters, but I always love to recycle, recycle, recycle and it’s pretty easy to make your own from things you have around the house.

1. You need a plastic (or wooden) container; this could be an old bin for example. You can even use old drawers from furniture but I always need a bit more space than this.

2. You can buy bedding, but things like shredded cardboard, paper or newspaper will totally do the trick. Using some peat moss if you are already using it for your garden is a great tip!

3. Make sure you keep your vermicomposter moist... those little worms need their water!

4. And last but never least... worms! I would recommend red worms as they cope really well with the heat your vermicomposter will generate and really thrive.