Worm farm/ Compost Bin
By Tayla H and Tyler B
The children and Mr Rob had to get the recycled wood, measure and then cut it. (With Mr Robs supervision). We used levellers to make sure the wood was balanced then we drilled the wood to make the outline of the bins. We also painted them to make the bins waterproof.
Why did Wigram School build a Worm Farm/ Compost Bin?
We wanted to cut back on our waste and to stop food going into the landfill (as it takes much longer for food to decompose). We also want to have a good and healthy garden. Our worm farm will produce worm tea (worm pee) which is good for the garden because it helps veggies grow. Our compost bin will produce next year's soil from the breaking down of all the weeds, and plants that we mix with the cardboard. (N-nitrogen, P-phosphorus, K -potassium) is a byproduct of this, which helps our plants grow.
Make sure to check out our wonderful garden area, next time you visit Wigram Primary School.
What goes into the worm farm
Egg shells
Old coffee grounds and tea leaves
Fruit and veggies
News paper and paper towels
Hair clippings
Vacuum dust
What does not go into the worm farm
Citrus foods
Tomatoes
Dairy foods
Greasy foods
Bread and pasta
Fish and meat
Garden waste