Instructions for building a two-pound worm bin (about right for a family of four) are given below.

A good location for a worm bin is the basement or kitchen, where temperatures range from 55 to 77 degrees.

What are some other critters in my worm bin?

It really is amazing to reach into my worm bin and pull out a handful of rich, sweet soil, wriggling with worms.

The science of worm bins, or vermicompost, is relatively simple.

Since 1993, the department has sold about 1,000 worm bins, said Robert Lang, director of waste prevention.

I went with a compost bin instead of a worm bin.

I can't imagine I'll ever have a worm bin or the kind of fruit-fly problem you're talking about.

When my brother-in-law gave us a worm bin, the kids decided to name all of the worms "Bob."

You can also learn, at either place, how to use a worm bin at home.