How to Compost with Worms with Wormologist Anna de la VegaHow to Compost with Worms with Wormologist Anna de la Vega
Hippie Haven Podcast: How To Live A Harmonious Life
Today's episode is all about composting with worms, featuring Anna de la Vega, a composting expert who founded The Urban Worm, and provides vermicompost workshops + consulting to individuals, businesses + schools in the UK. You can follow her on Instagram @wormologist, or visit her website at www.theurbanworm.co.uk. Shownotes for this episode, including a full transcript, are available at www.ahippieinavan.com/026. This episode is sponsored by Uncle Jim's Worm Farm, the #1 supplier of composting worms + supplies in the US. I've got a compost bin in my shop that's thriving with worm from Uncle Jim's, and I'll be ordering from them again in a few months when I start a second worm bin in my campervan once I'm back on the road. Uncle Jim's ships worms to the continental United States, plus Alaska, Puerto Rico + the Virgin Islands year-round, with guaranteed live delivery. To order worms or other compost supplies, visit ahippieinavan.com/worms, and as always, thank you so much for supporting our podcast partners!
17:34•20 Feb 2019
Worms to the Rescue: Sustainable Composting Tips from the Hippie Haven Podcast
“So it's a really easy way to take action on climate change and it's fun.”
Imagine turning your kitchen scraps into garden gold with the help of some wriggly friends. In this episode of the Hippie Haven Podcast, host Callee chats with Anna de la Vega, the founder of The Urban Worm, to uncover the magic of composting with worms. Anna, a passionate composting expert, breaks down the process of vermicomposting, making it accessible even for those living in tight urban spaces.
She explains why epigeic earthworms are your best bet for efficient composting and how they can munch through a surprising range of waste, from leftover pasta to dog poo. The conversation is packed with practical tips on maintaining the right balance between 'brown' and 'green' materials, keeping pests at bay, and harvesting those nutrient-rich worm castings that can do wonders for your plants.
Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting your eco-friendly journey, this episode offers simple yet impactful steps to reduce your carbon footprint and make a positive change for the planet. Tune in to learn how a little worm power can transform your waste into a sustainable resource.
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