Opening a new Can of Worms....

So, after weeks (literally) of excited anticipation, this week will see the set up and launch of my brand new, all singing, all dancing Tumbleweed Can of Worms worm farm! To say that i'm excited is probably a little bit of an understatement! I had a choice of 3 worms farms to pick from - all manufactured by Tumbleweed who are an Australian company but have now launched into the UK so the worm farms are pretty readily available.


The 3 units on offer were:

 The Worm Factory: Their cheapest model - a 2 working tray rectangular system that comes complete with a coir bedding block. It has fly proof lid inserts to stop flies getting in to lay eggs and has a tap attached to the collector tray to enable easy drainage of excess liquid.

 The Can of Worms: A circular 2 working tray mid-range system that also comes complete with a coir bedding block. It has 5 legs and looks pretty sturdy. The lid is fly proof and the collector tray includes a non-drip tap and a "worm refuge mound". This should enable any worms that fall into the collector tray to climb back up into the working tray.

The Worm Cafe: A very smart looking, top of the range, rectangular 3 working tray sysyem that again comes with a coir bedding block. The cafe also features ant proof legs (so ants can't climb up into the farm) and a fully ventilated system to keep the oxygen flowing. As with the can of worms, the collector tray in the worm cafe comes complete with a worm refuge mound.

Obviously, the prices increase throughout the range and costs could vary from vendor to vendor. I've noticed that some stockists are offering a start up bundle to include everything needed to get the farm up and running.


After considering the options, i decided to go with the mid-range Can of Worms option and managed to get a start up bundle to include 500g of composting worms and a worm blanket. Anyway - enough chit chat! The moment has arrived!! It's time to get this can of worms open!!!!