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The Worm Factory Compost Bins Worm Compost Bins

What is worm composting?

Worm composting is an incredibly efficient way to convert kitchen scraps such as newspaper, junk mail, vegetables, fruits, egg shells, coffee grounds, paper and cardboard into nutrient-rich compost for your garden. Most ‘Master Gardeners’ consider worm castings to be the very best compost available. Your plants will thrive with this all-natural compost. Sorting out the undigested scraps can be a messy, inconvenient chore with ordinary worm composters.

How does The Worm Factory work?

The Worm Factory automatically separates worms from finished compost. The Worm Factory is easy to set up and easy to use. Place bedding and scraps in the bottom tray then add your worms. Place the lid inside the top tray to provide light cover with proper ventilation. As the worms finish digesting, they will migrate upward into the tray above, leaving rich castings behind. The concentrated liquid created from the worm castings, also known as worm tea, can be effortlessly drained as liquid fertilizer from the spigot at the bottom of The Worm Factory. It couldn’t be easier or cleaner. The lid also provides proper ventilation so there are no unpleasant odors. Because it’s clean, mess free, and odor free, composting with The Worm Factory makes it possible to be placed indoors or outdoors for home owners and apartment dwellers alike. In full operation, the Worm Factory houses 10,000 to 12,000 worms, consumes 5 to 8 pounds of food a week, allowing you to harvest a full tray of nutrient rich castings every month.

Each Worm Factory comes with simple but detailed instructions to help you get started. The Worm Factory is made in the U.S.A. The Worm Factory comes in two colors, black and terracotta. The black is constructed from high quality recycled plastic and the terracotta is made with pure-virgin food grade plastic. Each Worm Factory comes with a limited 5 year warranty on materials and workmanship.

How The Worm Factory stands out from other competitors?

The Worm Factory has a unique design which makes us much different from other upward migrating worm composters and here is why:

The Smallest Footprint: The Worm Factory has the smallest footprint. It takes up 20% less floor space than larger units but there is no restriction on how many trays you can stack. The Worm Factory is capable of holding the largest capacity in the smallest area.

Expandable and Manageable: The Worm Factory is expandable allowing for multiple trays to be stack on top of each other. As the compost shrinks, the trays shrink along with it allowing effortless, upward migration for the worms. The Worm Factory is also more manageable than other composters. Compared to the Can-o-worms trays that hold about 22.5 pounds of compost, The Worm Factory’s trays hold about 12.5 pounds of compost which make them easy to lift and restack for people young and old.

Ventilation Lid with Tips: Some composters come with tight fitting lids. As compost processes, both gas and heat are given off which must be ventilated. If poorly ventilated, gas and heat build up and water is formed. With increased moisture in the bedding, the amount of oxygen is depleted. This fosters a chain reaction of anaerobic bacteria which creates more gas, giving off an obnoxious smell of rotten eggs.

To operate an odorless worm composter at its maximum efficiency, the bedding and food must have a controlled amount of moisture and the maximum amount of air. This combination fosters aerobic bacteria, the essential, most basic, single element which worms consume.

With The Worm Factory’s unrestricting lid, the loose fit provides maximum ventilation for air flow to get the good bacteria for your worms and to prevent that rotten egg smell. There are also composting tips printed on the lid for a quick reference.

Worm Bin Instruction Manual: One of the best features of The Worm Factory is the complete 16 page, illustrated instruction manual. Whether you are an expert or a beginner, the manual will assure you a successful outcome of recycling your kitchen waist and create the most nutrient rich soil for your house plants, containers and garden.

Cedar Patio Furniture

Cedar Patio Furniture — Very quiet and very comfortable.

Unassembled

32″ wide, 36″ deep, 42″ high; 26 pounds

Most orders are shipped within 3 business days from the manufacturer in Canada. Please, allow an extra week to clear customs.

  • Clear Western Red Cedar
  • Finely sanded finish
  • Fully routed edges
  • Zinc plated hardware
  • Handcrafted for snug-fitting parts
  • Fully illustrated instructions
  • Pre-drilled holes
  • Quality Guaranteed!

Our Western Red Cedar products are made in Lethbridge Alberta Canada using Grade A Clear Western Red Cedar. All furniture is surface sanded to a fine smooth finish and is available in knock-down or unassembled unfinished kits.

Western Red Cedar fibers contain oils that act as natural preservatives to help the wood resist rot and decay making it excellent furniture material for moist or humid climates.

Squirrel Boot BrushPlace this boot brush outside of your door for you and your guests to clean their boots and shoes on a functional and attractive sculpture.

Nichols Bros Stoneworks, Ltd. has been manufacturing Garden Statuary since 1990 after years of importing from many of the leading cast garden ornament manufacturers in Great Britain.

This statue is cast using a proprietary concrete mix. Nichols Bros. Stoneworks mix design allows our craftsmen to achieve a very high degree of detail and yet unlike many of our competitors, is able to withstand freezing without damage. This will provide the end user with years of enjoyment. Although our products are weatherproof, many of our pieces are used indoors in homes or offices.

Each piece is hand finished in one of five permanent stain colors. These finishes will not fade or wash away.

Cast using special frost-proof durable stone material that will provide years of pleasure in your home, garden, or office setting. A special antique finish brings out the individual personality.

Three Tier Cascade Bird Pond

Natural and effective ground level bird pond. Free form bird ponds are the most natural and effective birdbaths, because in nature water is found at ground level. The attractiveness of the bird pond is enhanced with a three tier plastic cascade to create easily visible movements in the water.

This kit contains a 4′ x 5′ PVC liner which makes a 3 1/2′ x 4 1/2′ pond, ABS Three Tier Cascade (43.25″ X 14″ x 7″), 5 feed black tubing, and an energy efficient 100 gallon pump. It can be set up in approximately 2 hours. Complete instructions included.

Landscape to your heart’s desire.

Weighs 10 pounds.

The goal at Winged Aquatics is to provide products, which offer water movement and sanctuary to a wide variety of songbirds and to other wildlife. Moving water is the purest and most attractive source of water to birds, which is why our baths and ponds come with a pump, dripper, mister, or a combination of the three. Over 180 species of birds have been observed using our drippers, misters, and bird ponds.

Droll Yankees Bird FeedersThis Observer Window Bird Feeders bring the birds to your window without any obscuring plastic in between. With an ample capacity, sleek lines and a tapered overhanging roof to deflect the weather, it’s the best value in window feeders on the market. Attach it securely to your window using the three suction cups.
7″ x 3″ x 2″ dish x 7″ tall, 20.5 lb. capacity.

All Window Feeders feature:

  • UV stabilized polycarbonate - won’t yellow with age, dependably durable
  • Sloped cover - overhangs dish and prevents runoff of rain into dish
  • Open construction - clear view of birds on the feeder
  • 3 high quality suction cups - hold feeder securely
  • Curved rim - makes perching easy
  • Deep dish - holds two cups of seed, suet, fruit or mealworms
  • Drainage holes - eliminate water from dish
  • Folding Adirondack ChairFolding Adirondack Chair

    30″ Wide, 35″ Deep, 36″ High, 22″ Seat Width, 14.5″ Seat Height. Weighs 56 pounds.

    Some assembly required — approximately 15-20 minutes of assembly required.

    This Folding Adirondack Chair is a convenient addition to any porch, backyard or deck. It is great for sitting back and reading a book or taking a nap. It can be folded up and taken to a beach house for the weekend. Since this Folding Adirondack Chair is made from recycled poly plastic, you will never need to sand, paint or store it. Leave it out all year long in any climate. The 17 color choices for the Folding Chair makes it easier to find a match for your special outdoor oasis.

    Take your own Folding Adirondack Chair to the beach today!

    Ships fully assembled.

    Please, allow 3-4 weeks for delivery.

    Millcraft Outdoor Furniture brings together the charm and beauty of outdoor furniture with the peace of mind of maintenance free materials, to make your outdoor dreams a reality.

    Never needs painting! Millcraft uses High Density Poly Lumber and stainless steel hardware. These materials are truly maintenance free and do not require paint, stain, or oil. They will not rust, crack, rot, or fade. Spend your precious time enjoying the view, not painting your furniture. Available in 17 different colors. Click on a color below to see a larger picture showing the selected color.

    Teak Patio Furniture

    Our Teak Patio Furniture products are crafted by skilled Indonesian Artisans using mortise and tenon joinery, solid brass hardware and finished with a light rub of teak oil.

    Made from environmentally friendly Plantation Teak in Jakarta, Indonesia. The plantation is regulated by a government agency who sets guidelines as to the number and size of trees which can be harvested, as well as the numbers of trees which are replanted for future generations.

    Included is a 1-1/2 inch umbrella hole with solid brass fittings and a ingeniously designed lower pole stabilizer that eliminates the need for an umbrella base or pole weight.

    48″ wide, 48″ deep, 29″ high; 45 pounds.

    Most orders are shipped within 3 business days from the manufacturer in Canada. Please, allow an extra week to clear customs.

    • Fully Assembled right out of the box.
    • Table Legs are secured by solid brass pins.
    • Moving parts are fitted with Rust Resistant Brass Fittings.
    • Easily folds away for off season storage.

    Buddha stone Garden StatuesNichols Bros Stoneworks, Ltd. has been manufacturing  Stone Garden Statues since 1990 after years of importing from many of the leading cast garden ornament manufacturers in Great Britain.

    This statue is cast using a proprietary concrete mix. Nichols Bros. Stoneworks mix design allows our craftsmen to achieve a very high degree of detail and yet unlike many of our competitors, is able to withstand freezing without damage. This will provide the end user with years of enjoyment. Although our products are weatherproof, many of our pieces are used indoors in homes or offices.

    Each piece is hand finished in one of five permanent stain colors. These finishes will not fade or wash away.

    Usually leaves warehouse within 5 business days.

    Cherub Stone Garden SculptureRain Shadow Gardens features stone garden sculpture products created by the leading maker of garden sculptures, Nichols Bros. Stoneworks. These and contemporary stone garden sculpture designs are equally at home in large resorts, community parks, back–yard gardens and family homes.

    1. Their stone sculpture designs are manufactured using a technique called Dry-Casting, a method that has been around for centuries.
    2. The nature of our stone decoration garden sculpture has a number of advantages; it has the appearance of carved stone at a fraction of the cost, and it ages much like natural stone, developing a rich patina quite rapidly.
    3. The most recent mix decoration garden sculpture design improvements and curing methods have given our stone greatly increased strength, weather tolerance and resistance to abrasion.

    Nichols Bros. Stoneworks manufactures the highest quality cast sandstone garden sculptures available on the market today. You’ll find their products are:

  • Durable - Stone is a natural material that will complement and enhance the design of any garden.
  • Attractive – Creative garden focal points with unique designs available in four distinctive, stone-finishes.
  • High quality – Lasting alternative to other materials (such as terra-cotta, plastic, clay, fiberglass or concrete).For texture, color, durability and sheer class, our stone garden sculptures will always be superior to synthetic alternatives. Make your purchase with confidence knowing you’re getting a great product for a great price.

    Cast using special frost-proof durable stone material that will provide years of pleasure in your home, garden, or office setting. A special antique finish brings out the individual personality.

  • Flower Stone Bird BathsWe took the dimensions of our popular English Stone Bird Baths and created a flower shaped version.

    15″ Diameter Bath, 12″ Tall, 8″ Diameter Base. The interior dimensions of the bath: 10.25″ Diameter and 1.5″ deep.
    Weighs 27 pounds.

    Cast using special frost-proof durable stone material that will provide years of pleasure in your home, garden, or office setting. A special antique finish brings out the individual personality.

    Usually leaves warehouse within 5 business days.