Basically a wormery is the same thing as a worm farm. It is a place where worms are kept and fed organic leftovers (peelings, leaves etc) in order for them to break these down and to form organic compost. This wormery compost is known as worm castings as is one of the best composts that you can get. A by-product of this process is a liquid fertilizer known as leachate or more commonly worm tea.
If you have any interest in gardening at home and are looking for a compost or fertiliser that really works this is a good idea.
Earthworms that are kept in wormeries are able to live all year round. This is contingent on the fact that you keep the wormery out of freezing cold and boiling hot temperatures. If you do not, your earthworms will leave your worm farm very quickly.
Good places to keep wormeries, are places that are out of the direct sunlight, dark but with easy access. For instance you could keep them in your garage, an outside shed or a shady area in your garden (provided you live in a climate that is not too extreme). Wormeries can even be kept inside your kitchen or scullery (depending on how the wormery has been made). In fact I would classify this as the main difference between worm farms and wormeries - wormeries are the more compact and smaller cousin.
It is becoming very popular for everybody to start using a worm composter. Those who live in the suburbs are enjoying the fact that they can produce rich compost, and fertilise their lawns and flowers using some of nature’s best naturally produced fertiliser. Even those living in flats or apartment blocks are utilising the smaller worm units, as these can be stood on their balcony.
Families are reducing their rubbish output and carbon footprint, by using a wormery - truly an eco-friendly and green project!
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