BillMar 132 minWorms are Publicity HoundsWorms are great - no question. Earthworms aerate the soil and composting worms consume decaying material that many consider "garbage."...
BillAug 9, 20211 minLocal media coverage ...We always appreciate interest in our worm farm! This story ran in The (Glens Falls) Chronicle on Earth Day in April, 2021
BillJul 15, 20211 minBringing the HeatIt's the "dog days of summer" as this is being written, with about 1,000% humidity and temperatures that feel like 100 or more, even...
BillApr 12, 20212 minHow Much is Enough?Worm farms generally sell castings by the pound, rather than area (for example, 5 lbs instead of X cubic feet). Part of the reason is...
BillFeb 10, 20212 minThe Cold Hard Truth About Hot CompostA lot of backyard composters assume the freezing temperatures of winter keep their piles from heating up, and the cold does make it...
BillJan 1, 20212 min5 suggestions for your dying Christmas treeWhat do you do with your Christmas tree after the holiday season? While some towns pick up discarded trees and bring them to a mulcher,...
BillNov 8, 20201 minHow to Harvest Worm CastingsWe're often asked how you can separate the castings and worms when your home worm bin is ready to harvest. The most efficient and easiest...
BillOct 8, 20201 minTracking ProgressWe have a two main areas of focus at Adirondack Worm Farm. The first is all things worm-related: red wiggler composting worms, vermicast,...
BillJul 20, 20202 minHow to lower your carbon footprint by more than 1 ton every yearA lot of people want to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, fight climate change, and reduce their own carbon footprint. There are plenty of...
BillJul 5, 20202 minAC for the worm bin?June was very hot and pretty dry. The first week of July has already topped out over 90F and likely will do so again (and one of our fans...
BillJun 15, 20202 minTime for teaIf you want to stretch the use of worm castings over an extensive garden, or your front lawn, there's a fairly simple process to turn the...
BillApr 24, 20201 minOrganic contaminants?Our curbside composting customers are great, and we truly appreciate every one of them. They take the time to keep biodegradable waste...
BillApr 4, 20201 minGive me that static ... (aerated static)When you work with pile after pile of hot compost year-round, finding ways to streamline the process is important. While getting the...
BillMar 2, 20201 minChip, chip, hoorayComposting requires a mix of both nitrogen and carbon to be successful. The nitrogen or "greens" are food waste and fresh vegetative...
BillJan 5, 20201 minNew Year ResolutionsIt's a new year, and many people of course make New Year's Resolutions. It can be a useful practice, though many don't follow through...
BillDec 23, 20191 minA Joyous Christmas season to all!The Christmas tree is up, the stockings are hung, the lights are strung, and we're ready for jolly ole St. Nick. It was touch and go as...
BillSep 20, 20191 minFabulous Fall A lot of folks love love love summer. And there’s plenty to enjoy - from vacation season to barbecues to long days of sunshine. But fall...
BillJul 2, 20192 minThe Protein IncidentSometimes you know what you shouldn't do, and yet somehow you end up doing it anyway. I was looking to fatten up a bin of European...