In this episode, Paul chats with the inspiring Hannah Churton, a passionate composter and educator who believes worm farming is one of the simplest and most powerful steps we can all take towards living more sustainably.

Hannah takes us inside the world of worm farms – how they work, why they matter, and how you can get started (or improve your setup) today. From troubleshooting common issues to harvesting rich castings for your garden, this conversation will leave you ready to put worms to work at your place.

 

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🧠 What You’ll Learn

• Why composting with worms helps reduce food waste and greenhouse gases
  
  

• The science behind vermicomposting (and why worm poo is garden gold)
  
  

• What you can – and can’t – feed your worms
  
  

• The four essentials of every worm farm: food, water, air and temperature
  
  

• How to harvest and use worm castings in your garden
  
  

• Troubleshooting common worm farming problems (overfeeding, excess moisture, acidity, pests)
  
  

• Why wormfarming is perfect for small spaces and urban living
  
  

 

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🧰 Resources & Tools Mentioned

• Worm farms (urban and backyard setups)
  
  

• Carbon sources: newspaper, egg cartons, leaf litter, coco coir
  
  

• Sifters and simple DIY harvest methods
  
  

• Tips for managing fruit flies and balancing acidity
  
  

 

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🔥 Quotes from Hannah
“Worm castings are the gold – they’re what makes your garden thrive.”
“Don’t overthink it. Keep it simple, and the worms will do the work for you.”
“Food, water, air, and temperature – get those right, and your worm farm will always come back to life.”

 

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📚 About Hannah Churton
Hannah is a composting educator, wormfarming advocate and workshop facilitator who helps people reduce their waste while building healthier soils. She has inspired countless households to start their own worm farms and experience the joy of closing the loop from food scraps back into the garden.

Follow Hannah on Insta  👉@the_worm_monger

 

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🙏 Thanks to our Sponsors

This podcast is made possible thanks to our Local Government partners from across Australia and our friends at:

• Backyard Farmer
  
  

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