Vermicompost is a nutrient-rich fertilizer that enhances the health of garden beds and plants. Worm castings, commonly known as vermicompost, are a remarkable byproduct produced by worms as they break ...

I received the following email from Doug Brooks, who gardens in Claremont. “For years, I have used some type of yearly insect control product to help protect my fruit trees. The last few years I have ...

Master Gardener Larry Steele holds red worm casting Lynn Ke.jpg Master Gardener Larry Steele holds a handful of hardworking red worms, which turn kitchen waste into nutritious castings. (Lynn Ketchum) ...

Earthworms are beneficial to healthy lawns. They tunnel through the soil consuming the soil, digesting the organisms and excreting the remaining soil. The often excrete the soil on the surface, ...

Those who have blueberries growing in their gardens might be noticing the flower buds swelling, cracking open to reveal little white urns. When blueberries bloom, it is time to pay attention to them.

Q:I've heard that applying worm castings to the soil is an effective treatment for thrips on rhododendrons. Do you agree? If so, how thick should the layer be and is there an ideal season for it?