- 1). Find length of PVC pipe that is at least 3 feet long and 20 inches wide. The measurements do not have to be exact. Try to get food-grade PVC pipe so the chemicals in traditional pipe don't leech into the soil.
- 2). Drill holes into the bottom foot of your pipe. Make the holes about 1/2 inch to 1 inch wide and put them on all sides. You may need a friend to help you hold the pipe while you drill. You can also brace it by nailing two pieces of wood into your workbench and wedging the pipe between it and putting a clamp on top. Use a boring drill bit.
- 3). Dig a hole in the ground that is deep enough for half of the pipe to be buried. Insert the pipe into the ground so that it is level and fill in any dirt around the edges.
- 4). Add old manure to the bottom of the pipe. Most types of manure will work and horse or cattle manure is usually readily available. Layer the manure until it is about 10 inches high. Cover the manure with a layer of hay that is about 4 inches deep.
- 5). Add red wiggler worms into the pipe. Red wiggle worms multiply quickly so you don't need a lot of them. They can be found at fishing supply stores or gardening centers.
- 6). Add kitchen scraps into the pipe. You can compost any fruit or vegetable matter, egg shells, papers. Most things that come from the earth can be composted by worms.
- 7). Cover the top of the pipe with a mesh fabric like an old curtain sheer or pantyhose. You need the compost to breathe but you want to keep flies and other pests out. Secure the cover in place by placing a tight fitting pot on top.
- 8). Pour in about a gallon of water once a week to keep the compost wet.
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