wormery
Vermicomposting bin setup
A wormery is a container system for composting organic waste using worms, typically red wigglers.
Kitchen scraps go in; the worms digest them and produce nutrient-rich castings for gardens.
Also called a worm bin or worm farm.
She keeps a wormery on her balcony for composting vegetable peelings.
Decomposition using earthworms
- earthwormsSoil-dwelling segmented invertebrates
- castingsShaped molten material
- humusDecayed organic soil matter
- decompositionBreakdown into simpler parts
bedding · bin · tray · moisture · aeration · leachate · harvesting · cocoons
Soil nutrient supplement
- nutrientsVital dietary substances
- seedlingsNewly germinated plants
- horticultureCultivating plants systematically
- permacultureSustainable ecosystem design method
nitrogen · phosphorus · potassium · mulch · transplanting · allotment
Reprocessing used materials
- zero-wasteNo garbage produced
- eco-friendlyNot harming the environment
- biodegradableAble to decompose naturally
- renewableCapable of restoration
vermicomposting
Decomposition using earthworms
- earthwormsSoil-dwelling segmented invertebrates
- castingsShaped molten material
- humusDecayed organic soil matter
decomposition · bedding · bin · tray · moisture · aeration · leachate · harvesting · cocoons · breeding
fertilizer
Soil nutrient supplement
- nutrientsVital dietary substances
- seedlingsNewly germinated plants
- horticultureCultivating plants systematically
permaculture · nitrogen · phosphorus · potassium · mulch · transplanting · allotment
recycling
Reprocessing used materials
- zero-wasteNo garbage produced
- eco-friendlyNot harming the environment
- biodegradableAble to decompose naturally
wormerylandfill
Waste burial ground
incinerator · garbage disposal · rubbish dump · burn pit · dump