Is it OK to keep a worm/compost bin inside a shed?

Question

We've had our worm bin outdoors in the shade in the past, but in the hot California summer all the worms died and it was a stinky mess. Well, we'd like to start one again, but now we're concerned that the worms might die in the frosts overnight. Is it OK to keep our worm bin in the shed in the backyard? I feel like there it will have a more regulated temperature.

Answer 1

It isn't a bad idea to move that in to avoid damage from heavy frosts, but the best thing is to have the worm bin in a partially shaded area that is also somewhat damp.

Worms are a tougher than most people give them credit for.  If you have a species native to the area, the frosts most likely won't have an overly harsh impact on them.