We've Got Worms!

Okay, so we have been very busy around the house getting ready for Halloween and what not, but one thing we have put off long enough is dividing our worms.  Now before you start thinking gross things let me tell you these three fascinating facts about composting worms. 

First cool fact, 1/3 of our garbage should be composted, 1/3 of our garbage should be recycled, and only 1/3 of our garbage is true landfill garbage.  Do a little 4th grade math activity and see how much of your garbage can is a 1/3.  Mark up the sides and you will be amazed at how much you are over filling your garbage can. 

Second fascinating fact, red worms are hermaphrodites.  This means two sex organs, but we have to have two worms to breed.  By the way, you can optimal breeding at 59 degrees.

Third cool fact, a Red Wiggler worm can process an estimated amount of ¼-1/2 lb. wastes every day.

So here are some pictures to see how we divided our worms to give to another friend to start his own colony.  Think of it like Amish friendship bread or those Halloween doorbell dashes.  

 Start with important supplies: wine, Rubbermaid tub, drill, and hose. 

 Drill holes for the red wigglers to breath. 

 Insert the hose into the tub.  Seal with hot glue 

 Fill the new tub with torn paper and water.  

Red wigglers need moisture in the air to breath.  

So it has to be very damp. 

 Here is the old tub full of probably hundreds of gigantic worms.  

At least three pounds when all was said and done with. 

 Morgan stopped by for the some dividing fun.  But she didn't get her hand dirty.

  Worms mixed up with the compost.  We will now use this in the garden and houseplants.  It is odorless and amazing for growing things around the house and in the garden.