tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289863235108169853.post7113840856844886877..comments2023-10-22T09:42:36.750-04:00Comments on Casa Mariposa: The Worm Poo WonderCasa Mariposahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comBlogger61125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289863235108169853.post-73058067224087684192012-09-30T14:12:06.691-04:002012-09-30T14:12:06.691-04:00You have the most fun posts ... who knew worm poop...You have the most fun posts ... who knew worm poop could be humorous AND herbaceous-ly fascinating?!! CM - it's always a treat to stop by!Shyrlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00685584387384789321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289863235108169853.post-26158309097462865172012-09-17T12:13:34.118-04:002012-09-17T12:13:34.118-04:00I reckon the worms deliberately left the cantaloup...I reckon the worms deliberately left the cantaloupe seeds for you, as a thank you for all the food scraps you've been feeding them.Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07725991262021867082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289863235108169853.post-35114464870411518292012-09-17T08:11:53.922-04:002012-09-17T08:11:53.922-04:00I've never seen the plant before, it's qui...I've never seen the plant before, it's quite pretty. I think that's what we call rockmelons here. What a wonderful surprise. I once got a crop of butternut pumpkin in a similar way.Wallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05185673383516848927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289863235108169853.post-74410257845461671532012-09-13T17:28:58.550-04:002012-09-13T17:28:58.550-04:00I've noticed a huge difference. It has excelle...I've noticed a huge difference. It has excellent antifungal properties and plants that tend to mildew in our humidity often don't mildew at all after being treated with a liberal dose of worm compost in the fall/winter. I give it to my monarda every year. It's great for plants that need a boost but don't want to be overfed. The worm liquid that comes off the compost is an amazing liquid fertilizer. Great for stressed plants. My bins have a cover that would protect them from the cats. <br />London has a tremendous history of using the Thames as a toilet. Gag! I'd pass on those tomatoes. :o)Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289863235108169853.post-21152360803905598912012-09-13T17:24:19.585-04:002012-09-13T17:24:19.585-04:00I haven't watered at all but it's been dry...I haven't watered at all but it's been dry this week so I hope they're growing sweeter by the day. Thanks for the tip!!Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289863235108169853.post-58445315445990699742012-09-13T17:23:45.256-04:002012-09-13T17:23:45.256-04:00I'd pass on a runty squash, too. I think the s...I'd pass on a runty squash, too. I think the steady supply of water and the shade are what made all the difference.Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289863235108169853.post-10324404020706679082012-09-13T17:23:07.683-04:002012-09-13T17:23:07.683-04:00I've seen veggies mixed in with ornamentals an...I've seen veggies mixed in with ornamentals and it's a cool look. I'm a temporary garden hipster. :o)Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289863235108169853.post-24961232615998146292012-09-13T17:22:07.401-04:002012-09-13T17:22:07.401-04:00We have a never ending supply of poop jokes. :o) W...We have a never ending supply of poop jokes. :o) Worm composting is incredibly easy. My bin is called The Worm Chalet, which cracks me up since it's full of poop. I guess Poop Palace doesn't have as much market appeal.Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289863235108169853.post-11683857248815815732012-09-13T17:19:59.424-04:002012-09-13T17:19:59.424-04:00I love melons. :o) Now I need to figure out how to...I love melons. :o) Now I need to figure out how to plant mashed potatoes and gravy.Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289863235108169853.post-37972172298857006462012-09-13T17:19:02.331-04:002012-09-13T17:19:02.331-04:00Worms are awesome!! :o)Worms are awesome!! :o)Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289863235108169853.post-87384511405343604982012-09-13T17:18:45.843-04:002012-09-13T17:18:45.843-04:00I'm super unsqueamish so the worms don't b...I'm super unsqueamish so the worms don't bother me. They're tucked away in a dark spot so if you didn't know where to look for them, you'd never know they were there. So far the melons are chugging along, unnoticed by any critters. Yay! :o)Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289863235108169853.post-57998500710347121402012-09-13T17:17:14.893-04:002012-09-13T17:17:14.893-04:00They absolutely get the rinds as a thank you. :o) ...They absolutely get the rinds as a thank you. :o) I think the whole thing was planned. I'm convinced they're geniuses. Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289863235108169853.post-49623776481737037982012-09-13T07:20:51.207-04:002012-09-13T07:20:51.207-04:00Worm composting is now on the list now for next ye...Worm composting is now on the list now for next year! Do you notice a difference in the garden using it? I don't know if I could pull it off in the basement too, the cats will probably use it as a litter box. I remember a kid growing up in London, see tomatoes growning along the banks of the river Thames. It turned out it was from the dumping of sewage into the river, allowed at that time. Brings a new meaning to recycled.Robert Woodmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05494805619358278193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289863235108169853.post-54728045267578800852012-09-12T23:03:44.458-04:002012-09-12T23:03:44.458-04:00How much fun is that? A word from where the cantal...How much fun is that? A word from where the cantaloupes grow on purpose... hold off on the water before you harvest and they will be sweeter.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12140773202280570336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289863235108169853.post-70944432279359142632012-09-12T20:13:20.639-04:002012-09-12T20:13:20.639-04:00Your cantaloupes look great! Squash-family plants...Your cantaloupes look great! Squash-family plants seem to grow out of my compost pretty regularly too, but I haven't gotten anything worth eating. It's usually runty acorn squash. I wonder if the squash we get from the grocery is a hybrid, or whether (more likely) total neglect doesn't work as well in my front yard as yours. I hope those 'loupes are tasty!Sharon@SproutsandWildlingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16622277229615660467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289863235108169853.post-64475009502643576362012-09-12T09:59:00.300-04:002012-09-12T09:59:00.300-04:00How fun! I think maybe I would have better luck w...How fun! I think maybe I would have better luck with my vegetables with I grew them in with my ornamentals. I hope the melons are delicious and sweet!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289863235108169853.post-71902720796998700432012-09-12T08:22:31.414-04:002012-09-12T08:22:31.414-04:00I have to get a worm bin, that sounds like so much...I have to get a worm bin, that sounds like so much fun, and lots of opportunities for poop jokes, oh boy! I wanted to plant some cantaloupe this summer, but I didn't think I had room, I never thought about just plunking one down in a regular bed like that, I think it looks really swell and interesting.Julie Stonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07971494623569371937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289863235108169853.post-15243863633459542602012-09-12T01:12:56.396-04:002012-09-12T01:12:56.396-04:00I love the plants that come up unexpectedly, melon...I love the plants that come up unexpectedly, melons though how prefect is that!<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00476326456453144893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289863235108169853.post-79578779756551364622012-09-11T22:21:14.058-04:002012-09-11T22:21:14.058-04:00I love this, how exciting to see even more treasur...I love this, how exciting to see even more treasures from the worms.<br /><br />Jen @ Muddy Boot DreamsRURAL https://www.blogger.com/profile/11871803235521431504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289863235108169853.post-71861135743974884482012-09-11T21:58:28.680-04:002012-09-11T21:58:28.680-04:00I've heard about worm compost bins, but I am t...I've heard about worm compost bins, but I am too squeamish to try that in my basement. Hope you are able to harvest your melons before any critters get them. It is always a nice surprise when something unexpected grows in the garden.L. Amblerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04828890482813303530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289863235108169853.post-46820045051930382972012-09-11T21:27:01.004-04:002012-09-11T21:27:01.004-04:00Wasn't that nice of your worms to go quietly a...Wasn't that nice of your worms to go quietly about creating a surprise for you. Will they get to feast on the discarded melon rinds? Perhaps they are smarter than we give them credit for.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00116583212813729057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289863235108169853.post-35214574668516913492012-09-11T21:00:39.686-04:002012-09-11T21:00:39.686-04:00My neighbors are used to my craziness. :o) They ac...My neighbors are used to my craziness. :o) They actually really love the garden so they're probably not surprised I have melons in my shrubs. Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289863235108169853.post-11343849878460274022012-09-11T20:59:53.374-04:002012-09-11T20:59:53.374-04:00Mother Nature is the gardener. I'm just the ca...Mother Nature is the gardener. I'm just the caretaker. :o)Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289863235108169853.post-59759053706062999592012-09-11T20:59:27.712-04:002012-09-11T20:59:27.712-04:00I think the melons snuggled in with my shrubs are ...I think the melons snuggled in with my shrubs are pretty, too. :o)Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6289863235108169853.post-44301488088905408042012-09-11T20:58:44.945-04:002012-09-11T20:58:44.945-04:00Worm poo is amazing stuff! Plus, keeping worms is ...Worm poo is amazing stuff! Plus, keeping worms is super easy. :o)Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.com