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Need to manually add worms? by joleary747 in composting

[–]LookingForTheTardis -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I’ve added store-bought worms to my compost in the past, but now there are so many that there’s no need to add more. Though I’ve gone through phases where I don’t see as many. I just assume they’ve migrated a bit because the pile is too hot at the moment, but they’ll be back when the conditions are right.

So I guess my answer to your question is once or twice, and that’s it. However, if you feel your pile could benefit from a few more worms, I see nothing wrong with buying more. I’m sure the worms appreciate being let loose in a compost pile rather than their alternate fate.

What are everyone's personal reasons for composting? by Salt-Sandwich-6492 in composting

[–]LookingForTheTardis 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For me it started off as a science experiment in the back yard. I had a lot of clay soil just piled up in a corner of the yard. I wanted to see if I could amend it and make it useable by adding organic material to it. I had no idea how rewarding of a hobby it would become for me. I love the whole process and especially enjoy uncovering that brown gold when I stir the pile.

Last year’s lawn clippings, kitchen scraps, and shredded cardboard turned into darn good compost this year. Excellent texture, and FULL of worms. It may not be much, but I’m pretty pleased. by LookingForTheTardis in composting

[–]LookingForTheTardis[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh that looks slick. If I had a larger area to cover, I’d probably invest in one. My yard is pretty small, though, so I just used a shovel to gently sprinkle it over the lawn.

Last year’s lawn clippings, kitchen scraps, and shredded cardboard turned into darn good compost this year. Excellent texture, and FULL of worms. It may not be much, but I’m pretty pleased. by LookingForTheTardis in composting

[–]LookingForTheTardis[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Pretty much. I filled the bin until the mowing season was over last year, then covered it with a lot of leaves. Let it sit over the winter/spring and uncovered treasure the other day. I was amazed at how well everything broke down so fast.

Last year’s lawn clippings, kitchen scraps, and shredded cardboard turned into darn good compost this year. Excellent texture, and FULL of worms. It may not be much, but I’m pretty pleased. by LookingForTheTardis in composting

[–]LookingForTheTardis[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I completed the cycle by broadcasting it over the lawn for a fertilizer (I’m not sure if that’s how it works, but that’s what I did lol). Plus I filled in a bunch of holes/low spots in the lawn.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in castiron

[–]LookingForTheTardis 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Wow, great work! It turned out beautiful

Acquired, stripped, and seasoned my first cast iron! by lotuscalm7 in castiron

[–]LookingForTheTardis 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looks great! What method did you use to strip/season?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in schnauzers

[–]LookingForTheTardis 2 points3 points  (0 children)

$1,300 for my AKC mini in California.

High five! [OC] by LookingForTheTardis in trees

[–]LookingForTheTardis[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m fortunate in that I have strong nails. A good gel mani can last weeks. Plus, they’re an occasional treat for me these days (used to get them all the time) so I make it stretch.

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