WINTER WORMS!

Thanks to the Wiggly Facebook Group for these very handy Questions and Answers on worm composting and how to get the best out of your wormery this winter.  A special thank you to Simon Sherlock - Master Composter who has contributed on many of these answers and tips:


Tips for ensuring your wormery keeps going all through the winter:

1: Try and move the wormery somewhere out of the rain - a shed or garage is perfect for over-wintering as it will help keep the frost, as well as the rain, off. If this isn't possible keep it as close to a house wall as possible so it gains some heat and is at least a little sheltered from the wind, rain and frost. (Wrapping it in a bit of bubble wrap will help to insulate it too)

2: Make sure you have a moisture mat on top of your worms. They keep the worms in the dark (so they work better), dryer and warmer. It's worth noting that the worms will slow down a bit as it gets colder anyway so every little helps to keep them active.

3: You'll be less inclined to venture out and won't have so much veg to water/feed anyway, but do make sure you keep an eye on your wormery sump. Empty it regularly - you don't want it to fill and potentially drown your worms. 

Whilst your worms will slow down when it gets really cold and in extremes they will congragate in the centre of your bin - they will still eat your waste so feed regularly with your kitchen waste - generally they keep going.

To help keep your worms working really well this winter tuck them up with a nice Coir Blanket from Wiggly Wigglers to make sure your worms keep chomping through your kitchen waste all year round.  Visit http://www.wigglywigglers.co.uk/shop/searchresults.html?findit=S121001