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Garden Gate:  Worm Bin/ Farming  |
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happymama58
True Blue Farmgirl
1210 Posts
Patti
Missouri
USA
1210 Posts |
 Posted - Feb 27 2007 : 05:58:46 AM
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Sarah (MustangSuzie), I probably know this and have forgotten, but where in Missouri are you? I noticed you said you live close enough to Trinity Ranch to drive over there. I'm south (and a little west, maybe) of St. Louis and wondered if we're at all close.
I think I'm going to call Trinity and see if a person would be welcome to visit sometime. I think it would be really interesting to see his operation in person!
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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MustangSuzie
True Blue Farmgirl
634 Posts
Sarah
New London
Missouri
USA
634 Posts |
Posted - Feb 27 2007 : 06:17:51 AM
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I live 100 miles north of St Louis near Hannibal. I'm glad to hear there was a nice article about Trinity Ranch. It just concerns me not to have gotten any kind of confirmation when I buy something online. I've also sent them 2 emails with no replies. I was wondering if they were even still in business. Let me know if you call them and they answer! lol
I'm hoping it all works 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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Edited by - MustangSuzie on Feb 27 2007 06:21:44 AM |
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happymama58
True Blue Farmgirl
1210 Posts
Patti
Missouri
USA
1210 Posts |
Posted - Feb 27 2007 : 07:12:05 AM
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Sarah, Now that you said where you are, I remember! We're in opposite directions (darn). I have a phone number for Trinity Ranch, if it isn't posted on the webpage. It's provided at the end of the article, so if you need it let me know and I'll email it to you.
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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Aunt Karen
Farmgirl in Training
33 Posts
West Central Idaho
USA
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Cindy Lee
True Blue Farmgirl
510 Posts
Cindy
Sparks
Nevada
USA
510 Posts |
Posted - Feb 27 2007 : 12:21:43 PM
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Karen, I got my worms and bin from Happy D Ranch and was very happy with everything I got. It all arrived here very quickly too. I would recommend them highly. Cindy
If life gives you scraps, make quilts! |
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Aunt Karen
Farmgirl in Training
33 Posts
West Central Idaho
USA
33 Posts |
Posted - Feb 28 2007 : 08:33:19 AM
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| Thanks Cindy Lee! I like their web site and was thinking of ordering from them this spring. It's nice to have a good recommendation. :) |
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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 - Mar 05 2007 : 2:55:05 PM
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I had to fill you all in on my new hobby! I'm surprised at just how fasinating worms can be!
Well, the worms seem to be happy in their new home and are eating up a storm. I can really see the progress that they are making eating all that I have thrown in there. They seem less thrilled with green beans than I had hoped but all else is going! I can now see the castings in the bin, and have fun checking on how things are going. It's fun to show them off too, not everyone is as excited about the worms as I am! Oh well! Cindy
If life gives you scraps, make quilts! |
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happymama58
True Blue Farmgirl
1210 Posts
Patti
Missouri
USA
1210 Posts |
Posted - Mar 05 2007 : 3:33:36 PM
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Most people show home videos or scrapbooks, but Cindy shows visitors her worms! 
(Sorry, Cindy, I just couldn't help myself)
I hope I have some worms to show off soon.
Some people search for happiness; others create it.
Please visit me at www.marykay.com/pmiinch |
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Cindy Lee
True Blue Farmgirl
510 Posts
Cindy
Sparks
Nevada
USA
510 Posts |
Posted - Mar 05 2007 : 6:57:25 PM
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| Patti, Just you wait, you will be showing off your worms too. It's fun to see peoples reactions to them. Have you ordered yours yet? Be sure to let us know! 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 - Mar 06 2007 : 11:31:18 AM
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| Rachel, Patti will be a proud Mom too and we'll have to hear her brag as well! It's a fun and facinating hobby! Thanks for all you encouragment and knowledge you have been sharing with all of us. 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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happymama58
True Blue Farmgirl
1210 Posts
Patti
Missouri
USA
1210 Posts |
Posted - Mar 06 2007 : 5:22:46 PM
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MustangSuzie, did you get your order from Trinity yet?
Rachel, not only have I read every post, but after I told my dh about this thread he read every post, too. He wanted to do this a few years ago but we didn't, so he's really excited.
Some people search for happiness; others create it.
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 - Mar 06 2007 : 5:53:08 PM
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No I haven't rec'd my worms and bin yet. Today would have been two weeks and it said on their site it could take two weeks. I will be calling them tomorrow!!
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 - Mar 07 2007 : 08:55:17 AM
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| Trinity...watch out! Sarah wants her worms ASAP! |
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MustangSuzie
True Blue Farmgirl
634 Posts
Sarah
New London
Missouri
USA
634 Posts |
Posted - Mar 07 2007 : 12:38:18 PM
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LOL Cindy. Good news girls, I just spoke with the man at Trinity Ranch and he seemed like a real nice man. He said he's been waiting for the bin to ship (gets them from somewhere) and that he would call them today and tell them to get on the stick. He said to let him know when the bin got here and he would ship the worms out. I was wondering how they would do that since I ordered them both at the same time. So it looks like I'm going to be in the worm business after all! Yea!!! 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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Cindy Lee
True Blue Farmgirl
510 Posts
Cindy
Sparks
Nevada
USA
510 Posts |
Posted - Mar 08 2007 : 7:26:50 PM
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| Sarah, I pleased that you are on your way! They sent my bin out first and the worms arrived a few days later. That way you can get them all set up before they get there. Let us know what's goin' on with everything! 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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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 - Mar 29 2007 : 4:30:28 PM
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I talked to the guy a couple weeks ago, but I still have not rec'd my bin or worms. I'm getting aggravated and am about ready to call him back and cancel my order.
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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sleepless reader
True Blue Farmgirl
1022 Posts
CA
USA
1022 Posts |
Posted - Mar 30 2007 : 8:51:59 PM
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Rachel, I bought my bin at a garedn sale a few weeks ago. I have it outside (kitchen too small) and ants have invaded. I read the Wriggly Ranch Bin book and they suggest using dolomite and/or smearing the legs with Vaseline and setting them on containers of water. Have you ever had this problem? What would you advise? I wish I had the space indoors, butr I'm sure I'd attract the ants inside too. Is there really any "danger" haveing the ants in there? Will they nest in the castings? Are they too much competition for the worms???
I'll appreciate any help you can offer.
Sharon
Life is messy. Wear your apron! |
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oceanfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
231 Posts
Rachel
A Little Closer to Heaven
Oregon Coast
USA
231 Posts |
Posted - Mar 30 2007 : 9:05:03 PM
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I would use borax around the outside of your bin, and I would set the legs in tuna cans with water in them. I think that ants will feed on worm's egg sacks. I would also cut down on your feeding. Ants are usually a sign that your worms aren't eating fast enough to keep the food from sending out odors that attract pests.
~rachel
See what I'm up to on my blog... http://minetothine.blogspot.com
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