Heather’s Worm Bin
“They seem to like our compost bins. They’re so energetic and are multiplying. “ Heather P. Thanks for sharing your pics with us!
View ArticleThanks From Local Senior Residence
We were so pleased with the donation recently from TexasJumpers. We live in a Senior Residence where several people have started a Community Garden. When I asked them if they could use the best...
View ArticleWorm question from Ft. Worth, TX
I was wondering if Texas or Alabama jumper worms are widespread enough to expect to find them outdoors. I’m considering adding some to raised beds and mulched areas, just hoping to seed from some wild...
View ArticleWorms in the gutter
Cleaning out my “leafless gutters” this weekend I came across an unusual find. How in the world did they get there? Your guess is as good as mine. I’ve seen worms in some strange places, but...
View ArticleStock Tank Worm Bed
One of the ways I raise my worms is in 100 gallon stock tanks. My preference is to start with cinder blocks and a pallet on top of that. This elevates and makes for less bending over when feeding...
View ArticleWorm Farming Heat Hacks
Summer arrived early this year and it’s August in June here in South Texas. Help your worms beat the heat with a few tips. Ice bottles. Partially fill plastic bottles w/ water and freeze. Add...
View ArticleTexas Jumper Eggs and castings run
In a quick castings run we were able to render 40 gallons and 200 lbs of sifted castings. Found a bunch of egg sacs.
View ArticleRainbow Gardens “OPENING UP MY OWN CAN OF WORMS.”
Thanks to Lisa, Laura, and Rainbow Gardens. Check out “Opening up my own can of worms”.
View ArticleJumper Starter Farm
(Insert your favorite state- Alabama, Texas, Carolina, Georgia) Jumpers are great for mixing and aerating garden soil. The only commercially available earthworm that is suited for introducing directly...
View ArticleWinter Rain Adds Needed Moisture to Compost Piles and Worm Beds
Early this week we welcomed 2.5 inches of rain providing some badly needed moisture to my compost piles and inground worm beds. The micro organisms that break down organic waste in compost piles need...
View ArticleWhat type of worm is right for you?
Earthworms have a couple of jobs, and depending on your goals you will need to decide what worm is best for you. Earthworms feed on decaying organic matter and produce castings. Worm castings (worm...
View ArticleTurn your lawn into a earthworm oasis
Texas Red Worms raises composting worms (European Nightcrawlers, Red Worms) and garden/aerating worms (Alabama Jumpers) in San Antonio and Livingston Texas. We are here to help you add life to your...
View ArticleBin Raising Alabama Jumpers
Above is a pic of one of my Alabama Jumper bins. Worms are feeding on my DIY Worm Chow and some pumpkin. Alabama Jumpers are best suited for tunneling, aerating, and mixing the soil. They can be...
View ArticleDIY Worm Chow
Worms will eat just about anything they can fit into their tiny mouth, and are the ultimate composter, humus maker, and soil conditioner. The primary feedstock I feed my worms is composted horse and...
View ArticleGarden Gift for Mother’s Day
I got my mom some Alabama Jumpers to add to her yard and to the pasture. Alabama Jumpers, or in this case Texas Jumpers, are not composting worms like the red wiggler or red worm. They are great for...
View ArticleAdd Alabama Jumpers, Red Worms to your soil or raised bed.
When your worm order arrives here is one way to add them to your garden, raised bed, soil. Your TexasRedWorms.com farm is a great place to raise your worms, but soon you will need to harvest the worms...
View ArticleAlabama Jumpers in Texas
I have been experimenting for a little over a year with the Alabama Jumper, sometimes referred to as the Georgia Jumper, or in this case Texas Jumper. The scientific name of which being Amynthas...
View ArticleMake your own worm pit.
Due to a lack of morning or afternoon sun, I had a difficult time growing anything in this flower bed. What began about three years ago as a compost pile would be converted into a worm pit. First, I...
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