Patricia – I will likely check on it again this week to see what temps are like. Not a whole lot will change once it warms up (the weather that is) – but I will certainly be taking some worms out of the system (to fill orders). I will also being adding more food materials over time as well. As it warms up I will likely need to feed much more often.

Scott – the tarp definitely helps as long as the sun is out (and shining into my dad’s backyard). In coming weeks, as we start to see a lot more sunny days (and the sun becomes stronger), this is going to really help. I have little doubt that this system will be at an optimal temp WELL before spring actually arrives.