Worm Farming & Composting – Education & Training Resources
Introduction:
Thanks for visiting my site to investigate increasing your knowledge. Well done !
If you don’t know me, I’m a Commercial worm farmer, Worm Farming & Composting Educator and also an Author of e-books about worms.
I teach worm farming & composting workshops, through local councils and other third parties like community gardens & horticultural groups.
Check out my full story, qualifications & experience here:
www.thewormman.com.au/about-me
Sometimes it is hard to know who to listen to, who to trust . . .
You may have watched “a few too many” Youtube videos, or joined a Facebook group where there are dozens of voices, giving slightly different advice . . . Well, rest assured that my information has been honed after helping literally THOUSANDS of people in Facebook groups, both my own and for others. My advice gives a solid foundation for you to gain your own experience, to alter things to suit yourself.
And rest assured – I know a few things about worms.
Please remember, there are “extra resources” at the end of the page – they are also FREE.
Check them out too.
Self Education – Self Paced & Downloadable/Virtual
Introduction:
In this section are resources that you can access to learn by yourself, at your own pace.
Some are FREE – some are paid-for.
For MORE FREE resources, please see the bottom of this page.
Beginners Guide – Starting A New Worm Farm & Pocket Feeding
This short guide shows you how to best start a composting worm farm, what is bedding and why it’s so important.
Learn how to “Pocket Feed” the worm farm and avoid issues like overfeeding, worms staying in lower depths instead of coming up and mud-like castings.
Overfeeding leads to a build up of acidity, ammonia and alcohol and protein/ammonia poisoning.
Pocket feeding helps you keep track of what they eat so that you don’t over feed them and kill them.
Overfeeding is the leading cause of worm farm failure, followed by over watering and not using enough bedding.
Quick Start Instructions (FREE):
This 3 page PDF file (printable document) will give you a great overview and tell you how to start a worm farm off.
It’s the information that I give to all of my own customers upon purchase of composting worms or a worm farm.
Also see the article about “Pocket Feeding” in the Beginners Guide.
For MORE FREE resources, please see further down.
Some Paid-For Resources:
The Big Book Of Answers E-Book (Paid-For)
At over 120+ pages of no-nonsense question and answer information, this is a huge resource.
This guide probably has the answers to the questions you haven’t even thought of yet.
Fully searchable/clickable page of contents or search function.
50% OFF – USE THIS 50% OFF COUPON CODE FOR THIS BOOK!:
august-21
Virtual / Recorded Workshop/s (Paid-For)
A full 2+ hour Workshop, exactly the same as I presented to paying customers face-to-face.
Get the intro video absolutely free (with the pesky email for copyright purposes thing.)
Videos are a streaming rental. You get 30 days to start watching, then once you start watching, you get 3 days to watch it as many times as you like.
Rental Options: Rent just one module or all four modules.
www.TheWormMan.com.au/virtual – Click Here (A Page On This Website)
Click Here - To An Info Page On This Website
Face-To-Face Workshops – Northey Street City Farm (Paid-For)
Including a tour of the Northey Street composting & worm farm facilities, join me in this half day workshop.
See Northey Streets Info page below for more details & pricing etc.
www.TheWormMan.com.au/NSCF – Click Here (Goes To Northey Street Info & Ticketing Page)
Private Workshops Or Individual Lessons Or Sessions (Paid-For)
Private lessons, workshops or tutoring/mentoring is available.
For individuals like farmers or property owners – or groups like gardening clubs or Landcare etc.
Please call Brian on 0419 419 572, or email to brian(at)TheWormMan.com.au
If you just have a question about composting with worms at home, that’s totally FREE – just call or email me or contact me through the website:
More FREE Resources/Information:
Leachate/Worm Wee/Worm Pee:
The pros and scientists think Leachate is not the golden elixir it has been made out to be !
The most respected scientist in the field states “It should be flushed down the toilet!”
Grab this FREE PDF, to see what the fuss is about and learn how to use the leachate properly if you wish (absolutely FREE download, no pesky email required!)
Interesting Write Up From ABC Science, where I was interviewed along with world experts, about misconceptions in the worm farm (including LEACHATE)
Click Here - Goes To ABC News Site
Aerated Castings Tea & Other Liquid Applications
Aerated (Worm) Castings Tea IS the magic elixir (no magic actually included.)
But even Aerated Castings Tea should not be used on leafy greens within a 90 to 120 day with holding period (see details in the Leachate Tips Sheet.)
Learn how to make Aerated Tea that will help spread 1.5 litres of castings to an ACRE OF PLANTS !
How To Use Worm Castings – In The Garden Or In Pots
Shows application rates, suggested methods etc.
Worm Foods To Avoid – Handy Downloadable Poster & Blog Post
This handy downloadable A4 poster gives you a handy reference list of the thigs to avoid giving worms.
It also has a BLOG post telling you WHY the things are on the list – and HOW you CAN feed these things if you want to try.
Hot Weather Tips & Tricks
Over watering or using bare ice makes worms HOTTER in summer !
Read tips & tricks on how to keep the worms cooler in summer.
(Also see the temperature/thermometer post)
Temperature Of Worm Bins & Thermometer For Worms Or Hot Composting
How much sun can the worm farm get? How hot or cold can my worms get before they suffer?
How do I make a deep compost thermometer for under Au$15?
This BLOG post tells you the answers to these often asked questions.
www.TheWormMan.com.au/temperature – Click Here (A Page On This Website)
Garden Worm Feeding Station
People often ask, how can I put composting worms to work in the garden.
Soil dwellers and composting worms are different, but this is the way to short circuit that and get composting worms in your garden!
Click Here - To Feeding Station INFO PAGE - Shows Videos Harvesting
Dog / Pet Waste Composting
Same as a Garden Feeding Station setup – but with some special precautions on the farm and the resulting compost.
Dog Pet Waste Composting – By Brian Donaldson The Worm Man – 0419 419 572
Bucket Worm Farm With Tap
Making a DIY stacking worm farm out of two or more buckets or plastic boxes, with a tap to drain leachate?
This file is for you !
Bucket Worm Farms (No Drain)
Making a DIY bucket farm with no drain tap? Check it out!
CFT Wheelie Bin Quick Start Instructions
Starting a CFT Wheelie Bin? Check out the instructions !
Composting Info Sheet (Hot & Cold Composting Overview)
Confused by the difference between HOT and COLD composting?
This short info sheet tells you all about the two and their differences.
Harvesting Worms / Castings Guide
There are many ways to harvest worms, some easier than others.
Check out this E-book to learn about them all and decide what’s best for you.
Click Here For FREE E-Book - Opens Gumroad Checkout
Those Paid-For Resources Again:
The Big Book Of Answers E-Book (Paid-For)
At over 120+ pages of no-nonsense question and answer information, this is a huge resource.
This guide probably has the answers to the questions you haven’t even thought of yet.
Fully searchable/clickable page of contents or search function.
50% OFF – USE THIS 50% OFF COUPON CODE FOR THIS BOOK!:
august-21
Virtual / Recorded Workshop/s (Paid-For)
A full 2+ hour Workshop, exactly the same as I presented to paying customers face-to-face.
Get the intro video absolutely free (with the pesky email for copyright purposes thing.)
Videos are a streaming rental. You get 30 days to start watching, then once you start watching, you get 3 days to watch it as many times as you like.
Rental Options: Rent just one module or all four modules.
www.TheWormMan.com.au/virtual – Click Here (A Page On This Website)
Click Here - To An Info Page On This Website
Face-To-Face Workshops – Northey Street City Farm (Paid-For)
Including a tour of the Northey Street composting & worm farm facilities, join me in this half day workshop.
See Northey Streets Info page below for more details & pricing etc.
www.TheWormMan.com.au/NSCF – Click Here (Goes To Northey Street Info & Ticketing Page)
Private Workshops Or Individual Lessons Or Sessions (Paid-For)
Private lessons, workshops or tutoring/mentoring is available.
For individuals like farmers or property owners – or groups like gardening clubs or Landcare etc.
Please call Brian on 0419 419 572, or email to brian(at)TheWormMan.com.au
If you just have a question about composting with worms at home, that’s totally FREE – just call or email me or contact me through the website:
Feel free to browse around my site – you can use the search box in the left menu to uncover all sorts of information.
Thanks for visiting !
Regards
Brian