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ON TEST Wormeries

Whether you have a balcony, garden or even no outside space at all, there’s no need to let your waste go to waste. Anyone, anywhere, can turn household food waste into rich compost that can be used to grow healthy plants and crops. Compost produced by worms is more fertile than garden compost. A little goes a long way and it can be used for planting, mulching, top dressing and in potting compost.

In a range of sizes and designs, wormeries can suit all households and locations. Neat and compact, they process waste quickly once established, indoors or outside. Wormeries are vermin-proof too, so cooked food can be safely composted. They also allow you to see worms in action, and are ideal for anyone who wants to be a greener gardener.

Most wormeries are a tiered or stacking design, but there are also single-chamber units. As

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