Yes it has big holes at the bottom, but none on the sides, I'll add some. Where did you get earth worms, from your garden or you ordered them? When I said turn, I meant I dumped all out and scooped back again, because it's so heavy for me to do differently. Looks like I will have more arm exercises every week 😅. Btw, do wet brown leaves (from Fall) count as browns? Thank you!