How to make a wormery
Tutor: Rachel Moore, keen gardener and print artist
Join Rachel, as she shares her passion for gardening with you in this session inspired by Plant and Share month. During the session you will learn how to build a wormery so that you can turn your kitchen scraps into compost and fertiliser for your flowers. If you want to reduce your food waste, help the environment and improve your garden, then this session will help you do just that!
Video time
30 minutes
Materials
- Compost or coir fibre
- Fruit and veg scraps (avoid citrus and onion as it is too acidic for worms)
- Coffee grounds
- Handful of composting worms (different from garden worms, available to buy online)
Equipment
- Plastic storage boxes approx 16”x 20”x 8” (40cm x 50cm x 20cm)
- Water barrel tap
- Drill and drill bits
- Lid for the top tray