Hi guys, Any tips on how to reduce being enveloped in a cloud of pulverised egg shells whenever I sprinkle them into my worm bins please? I'm sure my lungs don't want to be breathing that in. I'm currently just tipping them out of a jar, I noticed Cherene uses a big shaker type container. Maybe the shaker better contains the dust? Thanks for your help

Hi, I'm in the UK and now have 4 ENC and 2 red wiggler bins in 6 totes (40x30x20cm) that I started in May 2026. As we approach winter, does anyone have any advice or experience for how to winter-proof outdoor bins? Google suggests wrapping bins in 4 layers of bubblewrap and cardboard and the bottom of bins to not have direct contact with the patio slabs. I'm leaning towards building a wormbin tower in my small shed to avoid the wrapping up effort. But shed space is very limited so don't know if I'll get all 6 bins in. Part of me was tempted by the idea of chucking them all into my 300L Dalek compost bin where they'll be warm enough, but that sure is a one way ticket for the worms to freedom! Don't think I'd be able to easily get them back into the totes come spring!

the worms In my grow out bin seem to not be happy several are trying to escape. Did a fluff last night and this morning I realized I left their avocado out so I went to throw it back in and I found several together at the top and others. This is my original bin that I started and has been doing very well, I almost 2 months old. I checked the moisture it’s good so I’m lost on what is wrong. Not doing anything different than before. I am planning on soon splitting this bin up, it has a lot of worms, and I am waiting on my pre-compost that has a mind of its own right now. I made a successful breeder bin from some adult worms from this bin. Again waiting on pre-compost to start another. Those worms are currently in holding on a miniature bin.

My walk at Daybreak this morning revealed our leaves are beginning to fall, and that my annual daily leaf clean up will be in full swing this next week. It started me thinking about what people do to leaves to take them in the house and use for Worm Bin Bedding, and eliminate or reduce bringing in insects and other of Mother Natures Hitch Hikers ? This may be a timely question to ask with the number of fellow Members that are New to this hobby. What is your total process ? Mow the leaves to chop them finer ? Have a dedicated chopper whether Electric/Gas or Drill Powered ? Are your leaves micro waved to kill bugs /insects (Yes, more people than I thought do this). Or do you just take a chance things will be OK ? Interested to hear other's thoughts and/or methods. This tree is the first to change and fall. Will most likely be bare on Wednesday !

Is there another way?