Wild Conservation – A Houston Zoo Blog

This is what you have all been waiting for, I know. A blog series on the importance of worm composting and how you can have your very own composting bin at home. Well, people, you have waited long enough. You ask, you shall receive. (Ok, no one asked, but I know you just have not had time to ask).

Introducing a three part blog series with the easy step by step process. You will reap juicy red tomatoes, your greens will be greener and your flowers will be brighter! You will also be helping the planet by keeping more paper and organic materials out of landfills!

What is worm composting you may ask?

Worm composting uses worms to turn food scraps, newspapers, and cardboard into rich compost that can be added to potted plants , lawns or gardens. It is convenient, and you can do it indoors (even in apartments) or outdoors. Some people who make leaf compost in their backyards also use worms to compost their food scraps and paper.

Why compost with worms?

Worm composting has several advantages over composting in a pile.

- It takes up less space. You can do it in 10 gallon containers

-It is less work. You dont have to build big piles and turn them. Even if you have limited capabilities you can worm compost.

-It is a faster way to compost paper. It is not easy to compost paper in a compost pile.

-It creates richer soil. Your plants will get more nutrients and will get them faster.

Tune in later this week for detailed instuction on the worms you will need to get, the materials, containers you will need, what materials to avoid, and how to get started.

Are there any composting aficionados out there? I would love to hear from you!

Ready to Go Green? Learn more about the Green Task Force at the Houston Zoo.

Information on worm composting was collected from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

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