If you’ve ever spotted a hedgehog visiting your garden, you’ve probably wondered whether offering worms is a good idea. After all, wild hedgehogs naturally forage for insects and other invertebrates, so worms seem like an obvious choice. The good news is that certain worms can be a suitable part of a wild hedgehog’s diet. However, […]
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Feeding Worms to Leopard Geckos: A Complete Beginner’s Guide
Leopard geckos are among the UK’s most popular pet reptiles, and providing a varied, nutritious diet is one of the best ways to keep them healthy. While insects such as crickets and locusts are often recommended as staple foods, worms also have an important place in a balanced feeding routine. The key is understanding which […]
Live Food for Bearded Dragons: Which Worms Are Safe and How Often to Feed
A healthy diet is one of the most important parts of caring for a bearded dragon. While leafy greens become increasingly important as they mature, live food plays a vital role throughout every stage of their life. Offering a variety of suitable live food helps encourage natural hunting behaviour, provides mental stimulation and contributes to […]
Indoor vs Outdoor Worm Composting – Which Is Better?
Indoor vs Outdoor Worm Composting – Which Is Better? If you are getting started with compost worms, one of the first decisions you will face is simple: Should you keep your wormery indoors or outdoors? Both options work well in the UK, but the right choice depends on your space, lifestyle and how you plan […]
What to Feed Compost Worms (And What to Avoid)
If you have started a wormery, one of the most important questions you will ask is simple: What should I feed compost worms? Get it right and your worms will thrive, multiply and produce rich compost quickly. Get it wrong and you may end up with smells, fruit flies or unhappy worms. This UK guide […]
How Many Compost Worms Do I Need? (Simple Calculator Guide)
If you are starting a wormery or adding compost worms to your garden, one of the first questions you will ask is simple: How many compost worms do I need? Order too few and your food waste builds up. Order too many and you may not have enough material to keep them thriving. This simple […]
How Do Worm Colonies Work? A Guide to Thriving Vermicomposting
Starting a wormery is one of the most rewarding ways to reduce your environmental footprint. Not only do you divert kitchen waste from landfills, but you also produce “black gold” – the nutrient-rich vermicompost that gardeners dream of. To help you succeed, the team at Yorkshire Worms has put together this guide on the inner […]