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Reduce trash Save money on trash bags Reduce landfill waste Creates rich soil for gardening Natural pesticide Good for the Environment
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Worms consume up to 50% of their own body weight in food each day Red wigglers are the best compost worms Buy them at a feed store, bait shop, or order online Worms will reproduce
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Two plastic bins and one lid Power drill to create holes in bin Wood blocks in between bins Bedding – Shredded paper, leaves, dirt Worms – One pound approx $20 Gardening tool
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Worms can freeze and burn, keep between 40 to 90 degrees Keep the bin in the shade outside, away from animals, or in the kitchen Healthy vermicompost does not stink
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Leafy greens Potatoes Non-acidic fruits and vegetables (tomatoes, green peppers) Low-acidity citrus (Organic – no pesticides) Coffee grounds, coffee filter, tea bags Rice Paper – Non-glossy like cardboard and egg cartons Grits Cotton Eggshells
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Butter Oil Salad containing salad dressing Eggs Meat Highly acidic fruits and vegetables (lemons, limes, oranges) Hot peppers Salt Animal waste Plastic Synthetic materials Insecticides
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