Vermicomposting Supplies, Books & Gifts

Once you discover the fun of vermicomposting, you are inspired to spread the WORM! Our growing selection of recommended books, vermicomposting accessories, and wormy t-shirts make great gifts for yourself, your family, co-workers and friends.

 
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Worms Eat My Garbage
Mary Appelhof's classic how-to text on vermicomposting is a must for any wormer's library. Even experienced vermicomposters frequently refer to the section on bin critters and troubleshooting. Mary's vision for the vermillennium continues to motivate and inspire. $15

Worms Eat Our Garbage-Classroom Activities for a Better Environment
Curriculum guide and activity book for 3rd -8th grades. Integrates earthworm activities with soil science, plant growth studies, and ecological issues. Activities in science, mathmatics, language arts and creativity; learning processes include scientific method, observing, recording data, measurement, problem solving, humor and comprehension. $25

The Earth Moved – On the Remarkable Achievements of Earthworm
Amy Stewart's delightful and insightful overview of the workings of worms throughout history and into the future is one of our favorites for anyone who is even remotely curious about worms. A fun and very informative read! $15

 

Teaming with Microbes - A Gardener's Guide to the Soil Food Web
Smart gardeners know that soil is anything but an inert substance. Healthy soil is teeming with life – not just earthworms and insects, but a staggering multitude of bacteria
, fungi, and other organisms. There is an superb chapter on compost and compost tea.

This hardback edition is an excellent introduction to understanding living soil and how to apply this knowledge to grow healthy, vigorous plants. $25

Worms Eat My Garbage T-Shirt
Our own Perionyx excavatus chow down with a pile of local-kine grinds on a high-quality 100% cotton T. Choice of colors: natural or stone (a gray-green). Design on the front, small Waikiki Worm logo on the back.

Adult sizes S, M, L, XL and XXL, and Youth Medium & Large. $15

Hawaii Worm Conference T-Shirt
Original artwork depicts the cycle of banana nutrients from tree to soil and back again - featuring both earthworker and composting worms in their key roles. Shirt color is kahki. Design on the back, Waikiki Worm logo on the left pocket area on front.

H
igh quality 100% cotton. Adult sizes S, M, L, XL, XXL and Youth Medium & Large. $15

Cast Screener
Screen your cast to eliminate seeds and chunks of unprocesed material. This wood frame cast screener fits neatly over a standard-size bucket for easy, mess-free screening. Mesh is 1/8 inch. $40

Coir bricks
Coir (rhyme with "noir") is a fine-grade organic fiber made from ground coconut husks. It is light and fluffy and provides structure, aeration, and water retention. A substitute for peat moss, coir used for improving soils and rooting plants, and it makes a superb worm bedding. Just soak in a bucket of water. We use this to package worms for shipping interisland. $5
 
Visit our store on
King Street!

We are located at 1917 S. King Street, just ewa of the intersection of King & McCully, makai side.

Hours:
Tuesday - Sunday, 9 am - 5 pm
Closed Mondays
Phone: 945-WORM (9676). In a hurry? Call ahead and we will have your order waiting for you.
Parking: Free on King Street and in driveway next to storefront.
VISA and MasterCard accepted

Delivery
Delivery charge is $40 on Oahu. Please place your order by phone – 945-WORM – or e-mail waikikiworm@hawaii.rr.com. Payment is COD, cash or check made payable to Waikiki Worm Co, or pre-pay by credit card.

We ship interisland
Worms are shipped FedEx Overnight only. Additional charge of $40 for packaging, inspection and shipping up to one pound of worms to Neighbor Islands. All other products are shipped via US Postal Service at current rates.