Posts Tagged ‘composting’

Episode #85: Red Worm Composting (Part II)

Monday, March 29th, 2010

In Part II of my interview with Bentley Christie of redwormcomposting.com, we discuss worm feeding requirements, innovation and experimentation in vermicomposting, and the benefits of worm castings.

I also conclude with some comments about observations from working in the garden this spring, and talk a bit about next week’s show.

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Episode #84: Red Worm Composting (Part I)

Monday, March 22nd, 2010

Today we joined by Bentley Christie of the website redwormcomposting.com. Bentley is a red worm composting hobbyist who has experimented with various different worm bins and configurations for red worm composting. The site redwormcomposting.com is designed to share information and experiences about red worm composting with others, and has a very active user community.

In this interview Bentley and I discuss the life cycle, morphology, and biological origins of the red worm. We then go on to talk about developing a simple red worm composting system, and touch upon some of the requirements of red worms. Part I of II.

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Episode #79: The Black Soldier Fly (Part II)

Monday, February 15th, 2010

In the second part of my interview with Jerry from blacksoldierflyblog.com, we discuss use of BSF for decomposing manures, including human manure, the quality and volume of compost produced, fly larva as the primary product of BSF composting, biological racism against the Black Soldier Fly, and BSF with California Red Worms.

I also read some listener email and comments.  Useful links below:

Black Soldier Fly Blog

BioPod and Black Soldier Fly Community Forum

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Episode #78: The Black Soldier Fly (Part I)

Monday, February 8th, 2010

The Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia ilucens) has many remarkable characteristics that make it useful to human beings.  In this episode, I am joined by Jerry of blacksoldierflyblog.com.  Jerry and I discuss the lifecycle, morphological characteristics, and population dynamics of the Black Soldier Fly.  We also discuss strategies for attracting and managing a healthy colony.  This is Part I in a two part series.

Useful links below:

Blacksoldierfly Blog

Phoenix Worms (via Google)

Wikipedia article

Purchase a Biopod

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