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BotanicalBath
True Blue Farmgirl
1014 Posts
Elizabeth
Ohio
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 Posted - May 29 2007 : 11:10:56 AM
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I just kinda glanced through this thread...
My FIL had a bunch of research based on earthworms and reclaiming land after strip mining. If it can save the land after strip mining and industiral waste, it has to be great for land that has not been destroyed.
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oceanfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
231 Posts
Rachel
A Little Closer to Heaven
Oregon Coast
USA
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Cindy Lee
True Blue Farmgirl
510 Posts
Cindy
Sparks
Nevada
USA
510 Posts |
Posted - Jun 30 2007 : 8:53:46 PM
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Rachel, Haven't been talkin' worms for awhile! Happy to hear that they are doing better. I was actually feeding mine too much and had to cut back. I was getting a little flying bugs that looked like a fruit fly. I looked it up and they said to cut back on the food. I guess they couldn't keep up with what I was giving them. So, it's much better now. Just have to tell you they LOVE any kind of melon rind. I just cut it up pretty small and it's gone in two days!
If life gives you scraps, make quilts! |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Posted - Jun 30 2007 : 9:19:04 PM
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Is it weird that I am jealous of your worms? lol!
Alee
The amazing one handed typist! One hand for tying, one hand to hold Nora! |
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oceanfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
231 Posts
Rachel
A Little Closer to Heaven
Oregon Coast
USA
231 Posts |
Posted - Jun 30 2007 : 10:18:25 PM
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Mine love tomatoes! lol and I've noticed the same thing about melons. They eat them right up! I don't even make mine smaller, but I've heard that putting larger things in the blender is a good way to help them eat faster...
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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Cindy Lee
True Blue Farmgirl
510 Posts
Cindy
Sparks
Nevada
USA
510 Posts |
Posted - Jul 02 2007 : 07:46:08 AM
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Alee, You know, you could actually GET some worms if you want to? It really is kinda fun. I'm starting to think of getting another bin. The one I have doesn't keep up with our garbage and regular composting takes a LOT longer to do. Plus, the worm tea is so good for plants, I'd like to have more of it.
The blender....good idea! |
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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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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - Jul 02 2007 : 2:01:36 PM
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Cindy-
I would love to- but I just don't have any extra cash right now. So buying a worm set up and worms would probably make my fiance flip his lid. :(
Alee
The amazing one handed typist! One hand for tying, one hand to hold Nora! |
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Cindy Lee
True Blue Farmgirl
510 Posts
Cindy
Sparks
Nevada
USA
510 Posts |
Posted - Jul 02 2007 : 4:56:07 PM
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| Alee, Hope you get the chance really soon. We don't need ANY lid flippin' that's for sure! |
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Trace
True Blue Farmgirl
247 Posts
Tracey
Canton
New York
USA
247 Posts |
Posted - Jul 02 2007 : 7:42:56 PM
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My son is thrilled with this idea and I am trying to find one like yours Rachel but I am not having any luck. I want to get a setup for a mother and son project. But it seems the model you have is only offered for communites.
The one I have found similar to yours is the Can O Worms , worm bin. I want one to keep in my kitchen. I need that gentle reminder(don't forget to feed us)so inside would work better for me and the worms, lol.
Trace
pics from my world.. http://s4.photobucket.com/albums/y144/tra-dun/ |
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oceanfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
231 Posts
Rachel
A Little Closer to Heaven
Oregon Coast
USA
231 Posts |
Posted - Jul 02 2007 : 7:55:02 PM
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Trace! Thanks for posting! Here is a link to the system I have (or one very similar) http://www.happydranch.com/48.html I have heard only GREAT things about the Happy D ranch, and at the ranch, this system is about 30.00 less than the can o worms. I keep my bin in the kitchen for the same reason that you plan to! Any questions that you have, feel free to ask!
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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Trace
True Blue Farmgirl
247 Posts
Tracey
Canton
New York
USA
247 Posts |
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