The basics of worm composting (Vermicomposting) If you’re a gardener, you totally “get” that compost is awesome. But you may not have jumped on the DIY compost bandwagon because you either don’t have the space or you worry it’s too complicated to do well. Fear not! Vermicomposting may be the answer for you. Also known as “worm composting”, it’s one of the easiest ways to compost kitchen scraps in a small space. And to be honest…the little worms feel more like pets than worms. Yeah…sounds weird..but it's true! But ask anyone with a worm bin and they'll probably admit that they develop a fondness for those little wigglers that they never expected. On this week’s podcast, host Theresa Loe brought on author Michelle Balz to chat about everything vermiculture – which is the process of using worms to create compost. You will learn:      How composting benefits your garden & the earth      Where you can set up a worm bin (hint: Inside your home is ok!)      Why it won’t smell if you do it right      Which worm is best and where to get them      The step-by-step directions for setting up a bin      How to care for and feed your worm bin      What NOT to feed your worms      And more… As always you can get more links and free resources at www.LivingHomegrown.com/137 including a full transcript of the show.  This week's episode is brought to you by Theresa Loe's membership, the Living Homegrown Institute.