We're offering you a Garden Gear - Worm Composter for £26.99, saving you up to 33% off Thompson and Morgan's's price of £39.99 (correct as of 26.03.2026).

Transform Your Kitchen Waste into Garden Gold

The Garden Gear Worm Composter is a practical solution for gardeners seeking to enrich their soil naturally while reducing household waste. Designed for both indoor and outdoor use, this stackable composter uses the natural power of worms to break down kitchen scraps, paper, and cardboard into nutrient-rich compost—perfect for flowers, vegetables, shrubs, and container plants.

• Botanical Benefit: Vermicomposting produces humus-rich compost that boosts soil structure, moisture retention, and plant health.
• Sustainable Practice: Divert food waste from landfill and create an ongoing supply of organic fertiliser ('worm tea') for all your garden favourites.
• Space-Saving Design: The compact footprint (40 x 40 x 52 cm) fits neatly in kitchens, on balconies or patios—ideal for urban gardeners or those with limited space.
• Tough & Reliable: Made from 100% recycled polypropylene plastic to ensure durability through every season.
• Easy Harvest: The four-tier system encourages worms to move upwards as they finish each layer, making it simple to collect finished compost from the bottom tray.

Your Growing Guide

• Add worms (Eisenia fetida or 'composting worms' recommended) to the bottom tray with moist bedding material.
• Add kitchen scraps in small amounts at first—fruit/veg peelings, coffee grounds, eggshells (avoid meat/dairy/citrus).
• Keep the composter in a sheltered spot: indoors year-round or outdoors during frost-free months (protect from extreme heat/cold).
• The built-in tap lets you easily collect liquid fertiliser—dilute before feeding houseplants or garden beds.
• No odours when managed correctly; simply follow the included guide for best results.

Planting & Care Tips

• Add finished compost directly to flower beds, vegetable patches or potting mixes to boost plant vitality.
• 'Worm tea' is ideal as a liquid feed for all types of garden plants—apply during the growing season for best effect.
• No special soil required—use your vermicompost with any standard garden soil or potting mix.
• Avoid overloading with acidic foods (citrus/onions) to keep your worm colony healthy.

Kit Contents & Specifications

• 4 stackable trays
• Internal worm ladder
• Reservoir base with tap for easy liquid collection
• Collecting tray
• Lid and 4 sturdy legs
• Dimensions: 40 x 40 x 52 cm
• Material: 100% recycled polypropylene plastic
• Please note: Worms not included. Full instructions provided.

FAQs

• Q: Can I use this composter all year round?
  A: Yes! Keep it indoors during colder months or in a sheltered spot outdoors. Avoid exposure to extreme temperatures.
• Q: What type of worms should I use?
  A: Use composting worms such as Eisenia fetida (also known as tiger worms or red wigglers) for best results.
• Q: How long until I can harvest my first batch of compost?
  A: Under optimal conditions, you can expect usable compost within 2-3 months after starting your wormery.