| Urbalive 2 Trays Ivory, Complete Kit I Wormery Design I Starter Substrate I Hemp mat + Shovel I Interior, Balcony and Garden

Do you need this? No. Can you set up a worm farm for vermicomposting for a lot less money? Yes. The MOST important thing in vermicomposting is worm/bin health.However, if you care about a) ease of daily use, b) well thought out design, c) quality control, and d) have two hunnerd bux to throw down -- this one is the best. We have used the top four worm bins/bags on the market, and this one wins.***THE GOOD***1) COMPACT SIZE: It has the smallest footprint of the three similar competitor bins. Allow for 24" tall by 14" wide. To save space or when guests are over, it fits easily under the dining table or snugly under a sofa end table.2) QUALITY OF PRODUCTION: This bin and the competitors' designs appear to be very similar; they are not. From the box it arrives in to the customer service line, this is a professional company with a professional image/presentation. Appreciated.i) Plastics: This Urbalive bin has thicker plastic sides (less warping/waving) which means the bins, when stacked, align perfectly (and don't skitter off/sideways) and the lid sets down snugly and securely (and doesn't fall off if looked at crossly). Air holes are really well thought out and will minimize excess moisture.ii) Wood: The wooden handle is solid and secure (and the extra weight helps keep the lid secure). The wooden legs are a perfect height to keep it overall low profile. We DON'T love the screwing in part (see "The Bad" below), and we added felt floor protectors to the bottom.iii) Details: The handle cutouts are thoughtfully reflected in the coir blanket as well as a fantastic wire-rimmed screen (to keep worms from falling through to the bottom). No one else provides this screen for their bins and it is GENIUS. Already thinking about how to recreate it when it tears or wears out. NOTE: The coir blanket provided is SO thick and sturdy. Compared it to the top competitor's, this Urbalive blanket is about 3x thicker. Really, really good quality.iv) Extras: Granted it was a fair bit o' coin, but still nice to receive all the extras: coir blanket, extra block o' coir, spade, measuring cup, and the form-fitted screen.3) UR SO PUURTY! Smooth contoured edges with a slight MCM vibe to the design. Does this matter? Yes, if you live in a small space and need to incorporate it into your interior design (assuming you don't keep it outside). The cream color is lovely and 'clean' looking. Although, in retro, we think the grey would require less wiping down.***THE BAD***The Legs: Ugh. It would have been SO easy to simply make the wood legs pressure fit (shove em' in with a bit of downward pressure) without any hardware required. It is a cheap and relatively easy process with plastic molding. THESE legs cannot be tightly secured (and there is a small amount of wiggle that remains) because it is only one screw, at an angle, in each leg). This is one of only two disappointments, but both are minor (and head-scratchers, because, well, they would have been so easy to fix prior to production).Measuring Cup: Hard plastic, in transit from Europe(?) with no protection, banging around against other hard objects. It was cracked on arrival. Honestly, don't need it, but it was a really really nice touch. And like the bin, very well designed (like most European objects) to fit perfectly in the hand. Oh well.OVERALL: We really love this thing. Our worms are happy and healthy, and the bin looks good in a small space. However, what matters is worm and bin HEALTH -- the rest is just lipstick :-)

This is the perfect worm bin for apartment/small-space living! It's compact, effective, and not at all an eyesore - my friends were surprised to find out that there were worms inside! Worms can escape from it, but as long as conditions in the bin are good they don't seem motivated to. I've been operating my bin for around six months and am about to add in the second layer.

Everything comes with the kit to help you get started on raising worms.The systems is super easy to set up. It comes with a direction booklet that teaches you everything you need to know about raising a worm garden. There is also a section to help you determine if something isn't correct.... like what happens if it starts to smell.... what should you do? It is all in the handbook.The trays are very easy to take off and rotate. There is a nice mesh bottom to catch all the worms and the dirt from falling down the container. It is easy to clean and take care of!Highly recommended-- my plants love it too!

i have never used a product like this,but i am really excited with this it is very easy to set up.there is no odor from the food composting no drips and no mess.the bins are easy to separate and put back together.i have put it next to the kitchen door so easy to put the waste every time. i was so happy with this composter and recommend it.