Most of the decomposition occurs in the warm core of the pile. The 10,000 worms not only process the waste through digestion, but their constant movement also aerates the organic mass. Dick Sloane, who spearheaded the effort and set the Worm Wigwams up in early December, said the system offers three benefits. Redworms can live in a wide range of temperatures. Their population may double or triple in 1 year.
Worms can turn our old food into plant food.
Worms are good for the Earth. Make a dark house for the worms to live in. A wooden or plastic bin or other non-metal container. D x 3 ft W is a good size for a household. Make drain holes near the bottom.