I know what you’re thinking… Why would anyone voluntarily invite hundreds of worms into their garden? 😶🪱 It turns out these tiny creatures are some of the hardest workers in the garden! The worm house lets me feed kitchen scraps directly into my raised bed where the worms turn them into nutrient-rich worm castings (basically one of the best natural fertilizers you can give your plants). As they tunnel through the soil, they also help improve aeration, drainage, and soil structure! I wanted to try vermicomposting because it seemed like an easy, low-maintenance way to improve my garden without constantly turning compost piles or buying more products. Plus, it’s a great way to turn kitchen scraps into something useful. You can make your bin out of almost any vessel but i was a little concerned about potential plastic leaching over time, so I made mine from a terracotta plant pot. To make the worm house extra special, I turned the top into a little pollinator watering station. 🐝🥹 Did you know bees can actually drown in deep water? The pebbles give them a safe place to land and perch while they drink from the shallow water. It’s such a simple thing, but I love the idea that this little project can help both my garden and the pollinators that visit it. If you’d like to make your own, comment “DIY” and I’ll send over the supply list, plus a ready-made version if drilling into terracotta pots feels a little intimidating. ☺️ Would you ever try vermicomposting, or do worms creep you out? 👀