Finally. The worms no longer exist only in my imagination. They're in my kitchen! I've been playing with the idea of having a worm compost bin in the kitchen for some time now but all the unknowns kept haunting me. I, for one, do not want the fragrant aroma of brewing coffee mingling with the pungent stink of rotting fruit and vegetables, nor do I want to see worms creeping along the walls and floor of my kitchen and  I do not want to attract roaches in any way, shape or form.

I'm pretty comfortable now that none of that will be an issue. I put together a really simple bin and will share the process in the next day or two. So if you want to follow along go get your tools. You'll need:

• a charged drill, or electric drill
• at least two drill bits, 3/8" and 3/16"
• a plastic bin with lid that snaps on, approx 5 gal. or larger
• shredded newspaper
• water to soak paper
• some kitchen scraps
• possibly some peat moss
• red wigglers, approx. 1 pound

Make sure you use the red wigglers. They look small but the smaller the worm the more efficient. In the Austin area Wybo's Wigglers is the go-to source. Gordon's been in the biz for 31 years and knows his stuff! 

Check back soon and I'll explain how to put it all together. If you can't wait, check out my sidebar under Dig It and follow the link for Apartment Composting.