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avs0020 Rank attained: Hawthorn Tree


Joined: 24 Sep 2008 Posts: 95 Location: Kerry
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Posted: Sun May 09, 2010 11:18 am Post subject: where to locate wormery |
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Hi everyone. i have just purchased a wormery and the worms are expected to arrive in the next few weeks. Even though I have read the instructions I am still not too sure where is the best place to locate my wormery. Do I locate in shade or sun? Should I keep it under cover and self-water? Are there any other tips anyone could share with me to keep my wormery going? Thanks very much |
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cathd Rank attained: Hawthorn Tree

Joined: 24 Jun 2009 Posts: 61 Location: dublin
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Posted: Sun May 09, 2010 1:52 pm Post subject: |
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Definitely locate a wormery in the shade- especially the typical black or dark green plastic ones- in the sun they will heat up and cook your worms fast! If you have one of the smaller wormeries, it's worth while thinking ahead to winter- it will slow down alot in the cold- so if you can find space for it in a garage or shed, you'll get more out of it all year. _________________ http://www.wormslovewaste.com/ |
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The Gaff Man Rank attained: Hazel Tree

Joined: 22 Jun 2011 Posts: 2 Location: Ireland
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Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2011 7:57 pm Post subject: |
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Hi avs0020, I've started a composting worm bin a few weeks ago. I keep mine outside in the shade and will move it inside during the cold weather. I've started a blog on the new adventure If you want to take a look.
http://thegaffman.blogspot.com/
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The Gaff Man Rank attained: Hazel Tree

Joined: 22 Jun 2011 Posts: 2 Location: Ireland
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Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2011 8:01 pm Post subject: |
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Sorry just seen how old the post is
Well take a look anyway and maybe give me some tips as your one should be operating for a while now.
Thanks
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verge Rank: Chief Moderator

Joined: 04 Jun 2006 Posts: 598 Location: Ireland
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tippben Rank attained: Vegetable garden tender
Joined: 15 Jan 2011 Posts: 921 Location: north tipperary
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Posted: Mon Aug 29, 2011 10:51 am Post subject: |
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My worms died twice. First they got frozen (even in the polytunnel) then they got cooked (even in the shade). My wife says they're useless, but the wormery was very expensive, so I'm determined to try again!
One thing that puzzles me, is that the cooked food that we have often contains lots of tomatoes, chilli, soy sauce etc. I'm reluctant to give them this, as I understand they don't like acidity. Should I worry, if it's only a few plate scrapings at a time? |
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