Building a Worm Farm for the Australian Garden

Building a Worm Farm for the Australian GardenA worm farm converts kitchen waste into the most potent fertiliser available to home gardeners — and produces worm juice (leachate) that, diluted, is an extraordinary liquid plant food.Getting StartedUse a stacking tray system (commercial brands include Worm Cafe and Can-O-Worms) or build a DIY version from two nesting plastic storage tubs. Begin with 500g of composting worms (Eisenia fetida — red wigglers, not ordinary earthworms). Bedding: damp…