Posts by Delta Worms
Building Better Grow-Out Beds: Growing the Next Generation at Delta Worms
Building better worm grow-out beds means investing in the next generation. With 75 gallons of VermiStart from Sweet Earth Worm Farm, we’re adding worms, cocoons and active bedding to help grow our population. Combined with carefully managed habitat and pre-composted food, it’s another step toward sustainable production at Delta Worms.
Read MoreFrom Kitchen Scraps to Worm Superfood: The Delta Worms Pre-Composting System
Kitchen scraps become worm superfood through a simple pre-composting process. See how Delta Worms combines food waste, arbor mulch, and selected additives to create a moist, biologically active food that worms quickly respond to.
Read MoreBuilding the New Delta Worms Wormery: From Food Scraps to Market-Ready Worms
The new Delta Worms wormery is taking shape at the Oakley property. Follow our developing system from pre-composting and breeding to growing and holding market-ready worms.
Read MoreBuilding the Oakley Property: Three Projects That Will Shape the Garden This Fall
Three interconnected projects—the worm station, Robin’s herb garden and our first winter garden—are shaping the future of the Oakley property.
Read MoreUsing Compost and Worm Castings to Build Healthy Soil
Today was a productive soil-building day at the new Delta Worms property in Oakley. We are using compost and worm castings to begin restoring two areas: the front lawn and Robin’s new herb garden. The landscaping here has been neglected, and our sandy soil dries quickly in the summer heat. Rather than reaching first for…
Read MoreGarden Mulch: One Thing Every Great Garden Has in Common
Garden Mulch: Four Famous Gardens One Common Secret. Garden mulch is one thing every great garden has in common. This year I visited several famous gardens—including the U.S. Capitol Rose Garden, Hearst Castle, and the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library—and every one of them used generous layers of mulch. Each garden is unique. Some receive plenty of…
Read MoreThree-Stage Home Composting System: From Kitchen Scraps to Living Soil
A three-stage home composting system produces more stable, biologically active compost while making better use of kitchen scraps and yard waste. Many gardeners believe compost is finished once it leaves the tumbler. In reality, compost continues maturing long after the active heating phase has ended. Each stage performs a different biological function, and together they create…
Read MoreHome Composting System Design: Build a Better Backyard Compost System
Designing a home composting system starts with asking the right question. Most home composting advice begins by recommending a compost bin or tumbler, but the better question is how much compost your landscape actually needs and how to design a system that can supply it. People usually ask: “What compost bin should I buy?” As…
Read MoreHow to Improve Soil Naturally: 8 Proven Ways to Build Healthy Garden Soil
By Delta Worms Healthy soil is the foundation of every successful garden. Whether you’re growing vegetables, flowers, fruit trees, or houseplants, improving your soil naturally can lead to stronger plants, higher yields, better water retention, and fewer pest problems. Many gardeners focus on feeding their plants, but experienced growers know the secret is feeding the…
Read MoreWorm Castings vs Compost: Differences, Benefits & Uses
Many gardeners hear about both worm castings and compost as ways to improve soil health, but they often wonder whether one is better than the other. While both are excellent organic soil amendments, they serve different purposes and provide unique benefits. Understanding the differences between worm castings and compost can help you choose the right…
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