Why Peat-free is Important Judith Drexler, Wetland Ecologist Royal All-Natural Worm Bedding does not contain peat moss. Why is that important? In a nutshell, “peat” is the highly organic soil that forms peatland ecosystems. Harvesting peat damages peatland habitat and releases carbon into the atmosphere, which exacerbates global warming. Peat used for horticulture in… View more
Do you want to know all about comfrey, or as I like to call it “The Swiss Army Knife of Permaculture”? This article will give you what you need to know about comfrey, and then some! I came across this article, Comfrey – Believe the Hype! on the Balkan Ecology Project website, while doing… View more
We throw away a lot of stuff every day. Have you ever wondered whether some of the things filling up your bin might be better off in the garden? This is our list of 10 things you should already be composting. 1. Natural Wine Corks Natural cork biodegrades, so when you’ve finished a bottle… View more
It can take up to 6 months for your Subpod to fill up, especially if you have a big population of worms helping you compost. But when that day comes you’ll be prepared, thanks to this article. How full should you let your Subpod get? So, first things first, let’s talk about what… View more
Let’s get your garden started! We’ve found a foolproof seedling mix and we’re dying to share it with you. It makes sprouting seeds feel like a snap. What you’ll need to get started: Coco Coir Perlite Worm castings from your Subpod A little compostable pot for your seeds to be planted in – old egg… View more
Many of us have more things to do than we have time to do them. So, when someone suggests we take time to sort our food waste and compost it, we think… “Who has time for that?” I have studied Permaculture over the recent years, and I find the design principles to be very… View more
How I became a Worm Farmer 2020 – A Look Back 2020…..What a crazy year! Definitely one for the history books. However, now that it is over, I feel like this would be a good time to reflect on the positives that did come out of this past year, including how I became a… View more
Hey there! Thanks for stopping by and checking out our website cousinscompost.com. Cousins Compost, LLC offers Composting Worms, Worm Castings, Comfrey Products, Composting Bins and Supplies, and Vermiculture Supplies. We run an active and expanding worm farm where we raise Red Wigglers and European Night Crawlers, and they produce plenty of worm castings that… View more
