Once you have your container, add a layer of moist bedding material such as shredded newspaper, cardboard, or
coconut coir. Then, add your worms, usually red wigglers, and some food scraps. Worms eat almost anything
organic, but it's best to avoid meat, dairy, and oily foods.
As the worms eat and digest the organic matter, they create castings or worm poop. These castings are a natural
fertilizer that is full of nutrients and beneficial microorganisms that help plants grow healthy and strong.
You can harvest the worm castings by separating them from the bedding material and using them as a soil
amendment in your garden. Worm castings improve soil structure, retain moisture, and provide essential nutrients
like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium.