Worm Composting (JR/SR Class)
With in this project there are three options- you need to make sure you have the supplies for which ever you choose.
With in this project there are three options- you need to make sure you have the supplies for which ever you choose.
Basic supplies everyone should have are:
-eye goggles/ eye protection (Can be purchased cheaply at Lowes and are a good item to have on hand)
-ruler/tap measure
-marker/pen
-clamps if you have any
-small container of loose dirt
-newspaper- about the size of 2 weekly local newspapers
-$2.50 for worms
-hand drill if you have one with 1/4 bit and 1/16 bit
Additional Supplies:
1) basic option--
http://whatcom.wsu.edu/ag/compost/easywormbin.htm
-eye goggles/ eye protection (Can be purchased cheaply at Lowes and are a good item to have on hand)
-ruler/tap measure
-marker/pen
-clamps if you have any
-small container of loose dirt
-newspaper- about the size of 2 weekly local newspapers
-$2.50 for worms
-hand drill if you have one with 1/4 bit and 1/16 bit
Additional Supplies:
1) basic option--
http://whatcom.wsu.edu/ag/compost/easywormbin.htm
- -Two 8-10 gallon storage containers. They MUST be dark and opaque
in color. The worms will be happiest living in your house- either
laundry room or basement. Consider choosing a color that goes with
the location. You can use either new or old bins.
-the site lists they will cost about $5 a container
one option is if everyone wanted the same grey color we could order them on-line at Walmart: (they are out of stock in Plattsburgh
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Sterilite-10-Gallon-Tote-Box-Set-of-9/10401036?findingMethod=rr ($4.47 a box or $8.94 for both)
3) "expensive" but beautiful/durable option is the wooden box option: http://whatcom.wsu.edu/ag/compost/wormbins.htm
-you will need to have the wood cut as specified. Please let me know if you choose this option. We do have one student who has already selected this option.
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