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Just Green Can-O-Worms Wormery
by SpiderDreams The first house I got with a garden, was (un)lucky enough to come with one of those free large black pyramid compost bins the council had given out free. Well as a very eco person I got to work throwing in all sorts of waste. However due to its size (large) compared to my garden (small) and the inability to remove the lid easily without ... hoisting the damn thing into the air and thus all waste tumbling out the bottom before it had "composted" led me to look for something else. The Can-o-worms had a great look to it, could stand neatly on the patio and no more awkward lid lifting so I purchased mine from Wiggly Wigglers (excellent shop if you haven't already visited!) and it arrived swiftly. I came with three plastic (half-cut) legs, a lid with air holes and lift handles, three sections with holes in the bottom and a base section complete with "worm island" in the centre and a drainage tap. Along with this (since I ordered the "kit") I also received a large bag of 1000 compost worms, worm treats, anti-lime pellets and a "moisture mat". Construction of the kit is easy enough, the legs slot simply into the base and then each of the sections sit within the other, leaving a gap for waste and compost to fit. The lid then tops it off nicely to keep everything enclosed. The holes in the sections are designed so the worms can move between the sections. The compost is produced in the lower trays and then the worms move up to the ones above as you start to add waste there. Also, these allow the "worm cast" (a liquid) to drain through to the base. The instructions it came with were clear on how to get the worms settled into their new home. Believe me I was squeamish with worms at the beginning, barely able to look at them writhing but within months I was able to pick them up by hand if any had decided to make a dash for freedom! Like any compost bin, the can-o-worms will only thrive if you add the correct ingredients and take some time to help it develop. So do not think this is a kit that makes the amateur an immediate expert. Take the time to help get this "mini eco-system" running. While the instructions do cover some of this, it is a good idea to read up more to get the best out of the wormery. Don't be fooled into buying a book on the subject that is sometimes offered as an added to the wormery - the net will have enough information for you. You can purchase just the can-o-worms compost bin as a stand-alone however I recommend getting it as a kit that includes the worms and all the accessories that are necessary, remember a worm compost uses composting worms (red worms, tiger worms etc) not earthworms! Getting the kit is more cost effective and allows for quicker and easier set up than having to buy each piece individually as you realise you need them. This is a great kit and I found the accessories such as the moisture mat which is the worms' bedding and first real meal to be very useful, along with the anti-lime pellets that last a good long while. Not only does this help to produce compost in a clearer, more efficient way than a typical compost bin but is a great source of learning for children who get to watch an eco-system at work. I do however feel the need to point out that they are not good for large garden waste - if you have a big lawn you would not be able to put all your grass cuttings in etc. The Can-o-worms is great for small gardens or as an addition to a normal compost bin. So that the wormery can take mostly food waste with a mix of some green and brown garden waste and the larger items can go into a normal compost bin. The tap underneath allows for the liquid to be drained off, which can then be used as an incredible liquid plant food (when diluted). The tap is easy enough though can get a little stiff due to the weather. While the plastic is strong and durable it is not frost-proof and due to the worms not being underground if the can-o-worms is not wrapped (such as in bubble wrap) during the winter frost, the worms can all perish. This was not mentioned in any of the instructions so be aware especially if you are setting your can-o-worms up later in the year when they will not have produced as much compost yet. Some extra points In the base is the "worm island", a cone of plastic that is supposed to allow worms who have fallen into the liquid to climb out. I am not really sure this works as whenever I drain the worm cast there are always a number of worms falling in. At the moment I am catching them in a sieve so as to return them to the wormery rather than letting them drown. I think an amendment to the wormery would be a finer mesh just above the base so the liquid can drain through but the worms don't fall in. Until this is created be aware you may either lose worms unless you can become inventive with methods of keeping them from drowning and thus ending up in your bottles of liquid worm cast. The more sections you have the heavier the can-o-worms gets and the sections can be harder to remove, a little of strength and some twisting can release them and allow you to reach the lower sections where the compost is. However I did not think the legs feel that sturdy when the wormery is pretty full and the twisting I mentioned above can cause the legs to buckle a little if you are not careful. You can purchase extra legs that turn these "half-cut" legs into full legs. I am not sure why they didn't just supply the kits with fully round legs to offer greater support. While the kit does come with many good items, there is another that does not appear to be included but should be purchased - the Worm cap that is a plastic hood that covers the lid. This is particularly important if you live in wet areas. Overall a great product and highly recommended for those who want to reduce their waste and make their own compost. This is such a good product that I even have two and both have been with me for years and due to their style makes them easy to transport to another location. They are simple to construct and usually come with easy instructions on how to get started. Read the complete review |
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Garden King Composter 220L
by i_am_joy I have always had a compost heap in the garden so composting is somewhat of a second nature to me now, the problem is that as I am getting older I struggle with turning the hot heap over to get the rich compost as quickly and effectively as possible. I knew I needed a compost bin but was loathe to spend money on something I didn't ... really WANT, although the benefits of composting in a bin rather than unruly heap were something I had to think about. As it turned out I didn't spend any money on my two compost bins as browsing the rewards on Ipoints I noticed they had started stocking them, along with a wide range of gardening and eco-friendly products. I cashed in enough points for two and sat back waiting for them to arrive. I must admit I was a little disappointed with how flimsy this Garden King Compost Bin appeared, it has an upright conical shape and is made of thin green plastic with a thick tightly fitting lid. There is also a darker 'cat flap' cut into the bottom of the bin which is where you will eventually pull your compost through. It looks like, well, a compost bin when it's sitting in my garden. There has been no effort to dress it up at all, but then there is no need for there to be as it's a functional rather than decorative item. I had a quick look at the instruction booklet as although I am experienced in composting I needed to check that there wasn't going to be any major differences between looking after my heaps and this bin. There aren't, other than the fact that composting in a bin is a slightly quicker process to start as your compostable waste gets hotter and rots down quicker in an enclosed bin compared to when it's on a heap and exposed to the air. I had already decided to use the stuff on my heap to start the bins off so got my son in law to shovel it all into the bin, the heap was already fairly hot and well rotted so the two bins were full of usable compost within just a couple of weeks. In the instruction booklet it gives you information on how to begin your compost bin from scratch, along with the advice that you should get your first offerings of compost within six to eight weeks. You will notice that there is no bottom in your compost bin, this is because you need the compost to be touching the earth to allow worms and other gardeners friends to help the process of composting your waste. If you don't like bugs then I suggest you never lift up your compost bin as the ground underneath will literally be teeming with beetles, worms and every other wingless insect that decides he wants to nibble on your compost. My one complaint about this bin is that the cat flap is not attached very well to the body of the bin, it fits along runners but is easily knocked off and a little awkward to fit back on once I've pulled out as much compost as I need. This is a nuisance as the flap needs to be tight to the bin so as to keep as much of the heat as possible in the compost and being right on the floor I find it a long winded process to get it back on flush. All in all though this bin is great. It allows me to carry on composting even though my health means I cannot use a traditional heap, it's effective at what it does and while not an oil painting it's certainly not an offensive looking item to have in my garden. It holds 220 litres of compostable materials, which means not a jot to me so let me tell you that it's probably a family sized bin rather than one designed for someone who lives alone such as myself. Since using all the original half composted waste from my heap I find that if I keep both bins half full then I always have some ready to use and my small amount of daily peelings and garden waste are rotated between the two. Read the complete review |
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Just Green Can-O-Worms Wormery
by elbar1 I cannot recommend Wiggly Wigglers highly enough. The Can-O-Worms that they provided was excellent and the worms all alive and well and they got straight into eating my vegetable peelings. It is really easy to use because there are various trays that you stack on top of each other. You start with the worms in the bottom one ... and once they have eaten everything and created compost, you start putting your vegetable peelings into the next tray up and teh worms make their way up their to find new food. You can then use the compost that they have left in the lower tray. I bought a Can-O-Worms and a value pack that provided a worm treat bag of pellets that you give them once a fortnight, as a treat, to keep them in tip top condition. There is also a lime mix to reduce the acidity in the wormery, as worms do not like acid. On that point, avoid citrus and onions. Worms breed to fit their surroundings so providing you feed them lots of delicious rotting vegetable matter and keep them not too warm and not too cold and not too dry and not too wet, you will soon have thousands of them churning through all the waste and producing lots of healthy compost and liquid feed for your plants. At about £90 for the wormery, worms, lime mix and worm treat food, it is expensive but so much less work than a traditional wormery, where you have to remove the worms and contents to get to the compost. I love my worms! Read the complete review |
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4 reviews Garden Chemical / Brand: Just Green - The Can-O-Worms has been designed from the ground up as a superior wormery. Its innovative layered structure lets you see at a glance what the worms are doing and how they are getting on. Even better, it lets you harvest your worm casts more quickly and efficiently than... |
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