11. Soil Health, Composting & A Step By Step Process For Creating A Worm Bin

Lately, Heidi has been extremely inspired to get her garden up and running and grow her food. With the cost of grocery store produce rising and the increased need to reduce waste, there's no better time than now to start! And because Heidi knows just how important good soil is for our overall health she has decided to dive into the world of composting and worm bins at The Ranch! Today, Heidi shares all of the ups and downs of her composting journey, as well as the amazing benefits she and her family have experienced from creating their very own worm farm. 

Throughout the episode, Heidi walks you through setting up your worm farm step by step, covering everything from the types of worms to the bedding to the watering process. Plus, she also talks about the homesteading movement and why she and others are embracing a slower, more intentional way of life. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just curious about composting, this episode is for you!

Topics Covered:

(3:07) Why Heidi has recently been so inspired by and connected with composting 

(6:01) The challenges and failures Heidi faced with composting over the years 

(10:03) The benefits of using worm castings for gardening 

(10:25) A step-by-step guide for setting up your worm farm

(23:36) Tips for optimizing your composting and everything you can compost outside of food

Resources:

• Follow Natalie Argo on Instagram 
• Worm Composting Course
• The Biggest Little Farm movie
• Apricot Lane Farms
• Three bin system on Wayfair

Follow Heidi:

• Receive weekly love notes from The Ranch 
• Contact Heidi: heidi@heidistevens.co