These are the step-by-step photos of how I set up my worm compost bin. The written instructions with more information are at How to Make a Worm Compost Bin.
This photo series is Part 2 of 2. Previously: The Apartment Compost Bin
10. When the worms arrived in the mail, I was a bit nervous to open the box.
11. I hoped they would be cute, like this:
Unfortunately they were not cute at all:
12. These are red worms, which are great for composting because they like food scraps and can thrive in the conditions of worm bins. I added the worms to the bin with the dirt they came in.
13. I added some of the shipping paper to the bin and then sprinkled a cup of water over the entire bin.
14. The lid was fastened on the bin. The fluffy bedding makes the bin look full, but it settles after a day or two.
15. The bin is stored inside a dark cabinet under the kitchen sink. I’m tempted to check on them to see how they’re doing, but they really just need to be left alone so they can adjust to new surroundings and get to work.
These are the step-by-step photos of how I set up my worm compost bin. The written instructions with more information are at How to Make a Worm Compost Bin.
This photo series is Part 2 of 2. Previously: The Apartment Compost Bin
