I lost a 1x4 in the veggie garden once (not really lost, just left out laying 😂) and when I rediscovered it and picked it up, there were a few worms under it. They definitely do hang around wood. I assume they're grazing the mycelium that grows off of it
It's sold under the name of "Can of Worms". I've been very impressed by how sturdy it is with the extra 3 layers on. The original bin came with three casting layers and one leachate layer. However the legs were insufficient for even just the original four layers. Thus I now have the unit sitting on a milk crate. It's very sturdy in its current state.
Thanks. I did plan to attach shade cloth around the outside of the surrounding wooden frame I made at some stage. However I never got around to it. The shade from the wooden frame seems to shade it sufficiently enough. On top I have two plastic items - a large pot plant base with a diameter wider than the bin so it shades it completely in overhead sun, and a soil sifter, which sits between the lid and pot base, keeping the lid's air holes clear and open, and holding the pot base up and allowing for air flow. Last summer was a dry scorcher, and I didn't have a die off. I do, however, pour between 20 and 60 Litres through the farm most days, so it's kept very moist, and that would help the worms survive the hot dry days.
I lost a 1x4 in the veggie garden once (not really lost, just left out laying 😂) and when I rediscovered it and picked it up, there were a few worms under it. They definitely do hang around wood. I assume they're grazing the mycelium that grows off of it
Your country is so beautiful!
We often stand in awe of the beauty around us. We certainly are grateful for this opportunity to caretake this piece of creation.
That is a well-made worm bin.
It's sold under the name of "Can of Worms". I've been very impressed by how sturdy it is with the extra 3 layers on. The original bin came with three casting layers and one leachate layer. However the legs were insufficient for even just the original four layers. Thus I now have the unit sitting on a milk crate. It's very sturdy in its current state.
@@GardeningMyFathersWorld I can see the weight of the castings being a problem.
I bought my Can o' Worms in 2008 and it is still working well for me. Thank you for the video.
Very interesting great information. Do you need to also drape shade cloth over the whole frame during the heat of summer
Thanks. I did plan to attach shade cloth around the outside of the surrounding wooden frame I made at some stage. However I never got around to it. The shade from the wooden frame seems to shade it sufficiently enough.
On top I have two plastic items - a large pot plant base with a diameter wider than the bin so it shades it completely in overhead sun, and a soil sifter, which sits between the lid and pot base, keeping the lid's air holes clear and open, and holding the pot base up and allowing for air flow.
Last summer was a dry scorcher, and I didn't have a die off.
I do, however, pour between 20 and 60 Litres through the farm most days, so it's kept very moist, and that would help the worms survive the hot dry days.