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Bowmont has been composting with red rigglers for the past 8 years. Through trial and error, we have learned how to care for the "sqirm" and the magic of gardening with children. What better way to develop environmental stewardship in our children!
"Children’s affinity to nature, of which they are part, provides a basis for understanding and questioning the place of humankind in nature and for developing the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to contribute to the development of sustainable futures."
Makovichuk, L., Hewes, J., Lirette, P., & Thomas, N. (2014). Flight: Alberta’s early learning and care framework. Retrieved from flightframework.ca.Enjoy the video of the process we typically take with children below.
Worm Tea (Compost Tea) Recipe
I've been wanting to try making plant food for my garden using worm compost. It is an amazing nutrient rich method for watering and feeding your plants. After reading several methods, I decided on this one. It took about an hour (steeping included) and preserves the left over compost.
Fill a basin with rain water.
Dump several cups of fresh compost to the basin.
Give it a stir and wait a few hours. The water will look muddy. The more compost and the longer you wait, the stronger your tea will be.
When you feel it's ready, Pour the liquid through a mesh bag. (I used a fabric vegetable bag - the kind I always forget to bring to the grocery with me. What better use!)
Wring out the liquid and save the compost to spred on your garden.
Pour your tea into a watering can and feed your lovies!
A huge thank you to Ms. Kathy for spending the afternoon with me filming! I couldn't have done it without her!
Check out Green Calagry's composting information sheet to learn more.
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