After months of neglect, I gave my worm bin some love - removing what didn’t belong, adding soaked newspaper for bedding, and harvesting rich castings from the bottom tray for the garden.

Take a peek inside our can-o-worms and worm bin, where busy worms turn kitchen scraps into nutrient-rich compost that helps our garden thrive naturally.

Moving into a smaller space made me rethink my compost setup - here’s the simple, well-designed bin I found that actually works in a tiny kitchen.

Pigeon peas, a growing hedge, and a thriving worm bin - slow, steady work in the front garden that grounds me in the city.

Inspired by Alys Fowler’s The Thrifty Gardener, I built a new worm farm from a repurposed garden box — just a hardwood base and a hinged lid turned it into a stylish, functional piece that’s feeding the garden for next to nothing.

Building healthy soil has become my main focus, with a tumbler compost and worm farm working side by side to feed the garden. Through layers of scraps, seaweed, straw, and patience, I'm learning that good compost takes time — but it’s the heart of a thriving, sustainable garden.