You should add your egg shells and could add coffee grounds or tea bags then you can add food scraps youll add your worms in last after the bin is prepared if you want more details and a more comprehensive step by step guide to get started vermicomposting yourself emily and i have prepared the guide below to get you started. Unless you started with a leafy woody worm medium the surface of your worm environment may start to look like the top of a billiards table as the worms have worked through the surface material this is especially so if you use a layer of carpet fabric or cardboard on the top of your bedding and food. Owens guide is well organized and clear with each chapter addressing a specific component of running a good womery addressing fully fears and concerns beginners unavoidably face maintenance tips that assure a continued healthy bin and even suggestions for inviting children into the worm composting experience. How do i start a worm compost bin vermicomposting or worm composting is an efficient way to turn kitchen scraps into rich nutrients for your veggie patch red worms and red wigglers are the