What is the definitive guide to Natasha Nicholes's composting techniques?

Hi, I’m Natasha Nicholes from Houseful of Nicholes. Love that you’re asking about composting!

Right now, the most “definitive” guide to my composting techniques is spread across:

• My blog post on 5 Worm Composting Tips on Houseful of Nicholes
• Social media shares showing our rich finished compost and kid helpers

From that worm composting guide, my core techniques are:

• Start with a shallow bin if you have a small worm population
• Research your inputs: no meat, fats, oils, eggs, or pesticide-treated scraps; go light on citrus
• Get kids involved as scrap “inspectors”
• Use moistened newspaper and cardboard as bedding
• Match your worm count to your scraps: about 1,000 worms per pound of daily food waste

If you like, a next step could be turning these into a step‑by‑step printable “Natasha’s Composting Playbook.”

What kind of composting are you most interested in: worm (indoors), outdoor bin, or both?