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MustangSuzie
True Blue Farmgirl
634 Posts
Sarah
New London
Missouri
USA
634 Posts |
 Posted - Feb 19 2007 : 5:16:49 PM
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I am getting ready to purchase a worm bin and some worms. I found a worm farmer here in missouri that is only a couple of hours away. Rachel...they have European nightcrawlers for composting too. Do you know anything about these? my son likes that we could also use them for fishing. lol I"m going to let my boys be the worm farmers.
Blessings....
Sarah
"In our every deliberation, we must consider the impact of our decisions on the next seven generations." -From The Great Law Of The Iroquois Confederacy.
REDUCE, RECYCLE, REUSE!!!!
http://mustangsuzie.wordpress.com
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happymama58
True Blue Farmgirl
1210 Posts
Patti
Missouri
USA
1210 Posts |
Posted - Feb 19 2007 : 5:24:30 PM
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I'm so glad I saw this thread -- I've been researching this for a few weeks and was just about to take the plunge. One quick question, though. How big is your family? The reason I ask is I'm wondering about the size of the one you have being okay for us. Thanks for sharing all this info -- it's been really helpful!
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MustangSuzie
True Blue Farmgirl
634 Posts
Sarah
New London
Missouri
USA
634 Posts |
Posted - Feb 19 2007 : 5:27:12 PM
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I have four growing children ages 12(girl) and boyx 9, 6 and 3. And I also do alot of canning int he summer. I was going to get the four tier bin. Wasn't sure if a pound of worms would be enough or not. I emailed to company I'm looking at but haven't heard back yet.
Patti, I just noticed you are from Missouri. The company I saw is down around St . Louis. Here is their site. http://mypeoplepc.com/members/arbra/trshop/index.html Let me know if that link doesn't work.
Blessings....
Sarah
"In our every deliberation, we must consider the impact of our decisions on the next seven generations." -From The Great Law Of The Iroquois Confederacy.
REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE!!!!
http://mustangsuzie.wordpress.com
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Edited by - MustangSuzie on Feb 19 2007 5:29:33 PM |
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oceanfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
231 Posts
Rachel
A Little Closer to Heaven
Oregon Coast
USA
231 Posts |
Posted - Feb 19 2007 : 5:34:17 PM
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Patti-
My family is a family of five... The vegis that exceed what my worms can take right now goes into a pile in the garden. After a while though, my population will grow with the feedings, and I can feed more. A really good book on worm to garbage ratio is WORMS EAT MY GARBAGE. Eventually, my box will be able to handle the amount of vegi waste that we put out.
Sarah-
I don't know about European Nightcrawlers. As far as I know, in general, "night crawlers" are earth movers, and not composters. All worms compost to a degree, but red worms are litter dwellers, and live only on leaf litter and the like, eating. They don't burrow like earth worms do. I do know this: red worms are smaller, but they have been proven to be great fishing bait. They wriggle a lot for long periods of time on the hook. I can't remember where I read that.
rachel
See what I'm up to on my blog... http://minetothine.blogspot.com
OR check out my gardening activities at http://oceanfarmgirlsgarden.blogspot.com |
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oceanfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
231 Posts
Rachel
A Little Closer to Heaven
Oregon Coast
USA
231 Posts |
Posted - Feb 19 2007 : 5:37:12 PM
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I think a pound of worms is a good start. I started with less, and so it's taking my population a while to get going, plus, I've only recently started to feed them well! LOL
rachel
See what I'm up to on my blog... http://minetothine.blogspot.com
OR check out my gardening activities at http://oceanfarmgirlsgarden.blogspot.com |
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MustangSuzie
True Blue Farmgirl
634 Posts
Sarah
New London
Missouri
USA
634 Posts |
Posted - Feb 19 2007 : 5:52:52 PM
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Rachel...I was just reading some tips on that website i was at. They listed all kinds of bugs, flies, larvae and pests that can get in your bins. Is that a big problem?
Blessings....
Sarah
"In our every deliberation, we must consider the impact of our decisions on the next seven generations." -From The Great Law Of The Iroquois Confederacy.
REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE!!!!
http://mustangsuzie.wordpress.com
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oceanfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
231 Posts
Rachel
A Little Closer to Heaven
Oregon Coast
USA
231 Posts |
Posted - Feb 19 2007 : 8:44:46 PM
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I haven't had any flies in my bin, it's got small ventilation holes. There are a lot of little bugs that live in the bin with my worms. As long as the populations stay ballanced, they are all a part of the composting process. In the book WORMS EAT MY GARBAGE, there are tips on how to control the ballance. So far, I've not had any problems, and most of the critters in the bin with my worms are too small to even notice! It's normal, and healthy, so I wouldn't worry about it too much. For me, things have been really easy to keep. I haven't had any odors, or pests. In April, I will have had my bin for a year. Keeping a layer of newspaper over the top of the waste that you put in your bin is a good way to keep the critters that you don't want in your bin at bay.
rachel
See what I'm up to on my blog... http://minetothine.blogspot.com
OR check out my gardening activities at http://oceanfarmgirlsgarden.blogspot.com |
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MustangSuzie
True Blue Farmgirl
634 Posts
Sarah
New London
Missouri
USA
634 Posts |
Posted - Feb 19 2007 : 8:52:15 PM
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RAchel...do you keep your bin indoors or outdoors?
Blessings....
Sarah
"In our every deliberation, we must consider the impact of our decisions on the next seven generations." -From The Great Law Of The Iroquois Confederacy.
REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE!!!!
http://mustangsuzie.wordpress.com
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oceanfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
231 Posts
Rachel
A Little Closer to Heaven
Oregon Coast
USA
231 Posts |
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Cindy Lee
True Blue Farmgirl
510 Posts
Cindy
Sparks
Nevada
USA
510 Posts |
Posted - Feb 20 2007 : 8:11:43 PM
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Rachel, I haven't added to your thread but have been reading it since it began and I just HAD to tell you that I got my "worm farm" in the mail today! It's all ready for the worms to get here and they should be here in the next couple days. Lucky you! I'm SURE that I will be asking all kinds of questions. I can hardly wait! Silly to be so excited about worms!
Just wanted to thank you for all your helpfulness, I don't know if I would have ordered it without ya! Thanks (and I'm sure you'll be hearing from me soon!) Cindy |
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oceanfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
231 Posts
Rachel
A Little Closer to Heaven
Oregon Coast
USA
231 Posts |
Posted - Feb 20 2007 : 8:24:54 PM
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Cindy
YAY! I'm so excited FOR you! LOL I hope you get as much from your bin as I have. In a month or so, you'll have tea for those flowers and vegis! My Tomatoes LOVE worm tea! Email me anytime, or ask here. I'm happy to help when I can!
rachel
See what I'm up to on my blog... http://minetothine.blogspot.com
OR check out my gardening activities at http://oceanfarmgirlsgarden.blogspot.com |
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MustangSuzie
True Blue Farmgirl
634 Posts
Sarah
New London
Missouri
USA
634 Posts |
Posted - Feb 21 2007 : 03:59:55 AM
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I ordered my bin and worms yesterday. i'm excited for them to get here!
Blessings....
Sarah
"In our every deliberation, we must consider the impact of our decisions on the next seven generations." -From The Great Law Of The Iroquois Confederacy.
REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE!!!!
http://mustangsuzie.wordpress.com
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Cindy Lee
True Blue Farmgirl
510 Posts
Cindy
Sparks
Nevada
USA
510 Posts |
Posted - Feb 21 2007 : 4:52:00 PM
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Hard to believe we could be so excited about worms! Mine should be hear any day and their bin is all set up and waiting for them.
Sarah, let us know when they get there! Cindy |
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oceanfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
231 Posts
Rachel
A Little Closer to Heaven
Oregon Coast
USA
231 Posts |
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Cindy Lee
True Blue Farmgirl
510 Posts
Cindy
Sparks
Nevada
USA
510 Posts |
Posted - Feb 23 2007 : 4:32:35 PM
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| My worms arrived! I have to tell you something funny though. I was never worried about worms bothering me, they just don't gross me out at all. But.....whe I dumped them into my bin and went to push them down from their little mound and my hand pushed on two pounds of cold wet worms I wigged out! It was like fear factor or something! I guess that was more worm than I was ready for! Thankfully, they found their way into the food, etc. and I can now deal with them a few at a time, not ALL at once! What a baby I am! Cindy |
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happymama58
True Blue Farmgirl
1210 Posts
Patti
Missouri
USA
1210 Posts |
Posted - Feb 23 2007 : 4:33:49 PM
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I'm definitely going to do this but have to wait until I have some extra $$ to order things. Thanks for the link to Trinity Ranch here in Missouri -- I plan to order from them since they're "local". Those of you who have ordered yours, I hope you'll keep us posted on your experiences!
Some people search for happiness; others create it.
http://happymama58.typepad.com/my_weblog/
Please visit me at www.marykay.com/pmiinch |
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oceanfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
231 Posts
Rachel
A Little Closer to Heaven
Oregon Coast
USA
231 Posts |
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MustangSuzie
True Blue Farmgirl
634 Posts
Sarah
New London
Missouri
USA
634 Posts |
Posted - Feb 24 2007 : 06:23:08 AM
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Patti....You may want to wait before ordering from Trinity Ranch. I orded my bin and worms last Tuesday, paid in full, have sent them two emails and have yet to hear back from them as to whether they rec'd the order/payment or when shipping may be. I guess if I don't hear something soon I will call the number on the website. I sure hope they are legit, I don't want to be out $100. I will let ya know what I f ind out.
Blessings....
Sarah
"In our every deliberation, we must consider the impact of our decisions on the next seven generations." -From The Great Law Of The Iroquois Confederacy.
REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE!!!!
http://mustangsuzie.wordpress.com
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oceanfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
231 Posts
Rachel
A Little Closer to Heaven
Oregon Coast
USA
231 Posts |
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MustangSuzie
True Blue Farmgirl
634 Posts
Sarah
New London
Missouri
USA
634 Posts |
Posted - Feb 24 2007 : 12:57:41 PM
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I did go back and read today that they only ship on Mon and Tue and it takes about 2 weeks so maybe they just don't give you any kind of confirmation. I hope.
Blessings....
Sarah
"In our every deliberation, we must consider the impact of our decisions on the next seven generations." -From The Great Law Of The Iroquois Confederacy.
REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE!!!!
http://mustangsuzie.wordpress.com
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oceanfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
231 Posts
Rachel
A Little Closer to Heaven
Oregon Coast
USA
231 Posts |
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MustangSuzie
True Blue Farmgirl
634 Posts
Sarah
New London
Missouri
USA
634 Posts |
Posted - Feb 26 2007 : 2:56:19 PM
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If I don't get what I ordered I live close enough that I willjust pay them a personal visit.  lol
Blessings....
Sarah
"In our every deliberation, we must consider the impact of our decisions on the next seven generations." -From The Great Law Of The Iroquois Confederacy.
REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE!!!!
http://mustangsuzie.wordpress.com
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oceanfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
231 Posts
Rachel
A Little Closer to Heaven
Oregon Coast
USA
231 Posts |
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MustangSuzie
True Blue Farmgirl
634 Posts
Sarah
New London
Missouri
USA
634 Posts |
Posted - Feb 26 2007 : 3:56:29 PM
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lol Well it was a hundred bucks!lol
Blessings....
Sarah
"In our every deliberation, we must consider the impact of our decisions on the next seven generations." -From The Great Law Of The Iroquois Confederacy.
REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE!!!!
http://mustangsuzie.wordpress.com
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happymama58
True Blue Farmgirl
1210 Posts
Patti
Missouri
USA
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Posted - Feb 27 2007 : 05:53:12 AM
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Just got our Electric Coop newspaper yesterday (they publish a quarterly magazine of coop news and a monthly newspaper of things of interest in the rural areas of our state) and there was a big article on Trinity Ranch!! Very interesting folks and the article was really nice.
On the subject of actual worms, dh & I went to the local garden/seed/organic store that opened 6 months or so ago about 8 miles from us. I asked about worms and the owner said he doesn't sell any but if I start raising them he'll buy any worms, casting, and worm juice I can spare!
Some people search for happiness; others create it.
http://happymama58.typepad.com/my_weblog/
Please visit me at www.marykay.com/pmiinch |
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