Beginner Gardening: lilac bush starts, 1 by

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The poo looks a lot like coffee grounds, only not so black, I think. I harvest the hard way-take a handful of bedding, worms, everything in the box, put it in a regular kitchen style strainer (very tiny mesh) and wash water through it. Obviously that is pretty labor intensive, and I know there are faster ways, but the liquid that I get from that is VERY rich in nutrients, and what doesn't strain through just goes back in the bin to get eaten. It doesn't harm the worms, either.
Here are some pics of the bed I made. It has double walls so I can insulate it from our extreme weather. During the summer I have to keep wet straw on the lid to cool it, and during the winter I'm hoping the straw will keep it from getting too cold. I just made it this spring, still learning a lot.