Advertiser Index Site Map Composting made easy The thought of playing hostess to a herd of red wigglers in a bin in the kitchen may not be your idea of creating ambiance for springtime cocktails. Set Up Set up your bin in a well-ventilated spot that's easily accessible, such as a balcony or under the kitchen sink. Shredded newspapers, straw or peat moss make excellent bedding. Completed Compost Worms have completed composting when castings are left in place of the material you added.
Castings are tiny dark brown droppings with a sweet, rich earthy smell.
Remove finished compost as soon as possible by scooping it to one side of the bin and add fresh bedding and food to the cleared area. The worms will travel from the finished compost to the fresh bedding in search of food and after about a week, you can remove the compost. Metro Toronto Works Department offers written material about composting and other topics. Metroworks Tips Always keep bedding moist as a well-wrung sponge. Always bury food three to six inches under bedding, evenly working in a circular burying cycle.