Worm castings, commonly known as vermicompost, are a remarkable byproduct produced by worms as they break down organic materials, including dead leaves, kitchen scraps, and other organic matter. As ...

To worm or not to worm? When it comes to composting, that's the question many savvy gardeners are pondering these days, and for good reason: Worm castings — a.k.a. poop — are the nutrient-rich organic ...

When I first overheard my colleagues discussing the benefits of "worm tea," I nearly gagged. The idea of sipping on a warm cup of slimy invertebrates gave me the creeps, I don't care how healthy it is ...

One of the most pleasant, social aspects of the holidays is the folksy invitation, "Come on over for tea (or coffee)." This is simply a sit-down-and-have-a-cookie time of year. And, at least at our ...

Want to improve your soil health, process your own food waste, and have the cheapest pets imaginable? Allow me to introduce you to vermicomposting. Vermicomposting is the process of using worms to ...

When you think of farming, your first thought might not immediately be of worms – but that’s exactly what a University of the Free State student organisation is doing: turning kitchen waste into a ...

For some reason, this week's subject reminds me of an old schoolyard poem. You know, this one: "The worms crawl in, the worms crawl out, the worms play pinochle in your snout. They eat ..." Let's just ...

BONITA, Calif. — Paradise Found uses a type of farming called Vermiponics and Murals stacked four high. They can produce up to 110 pounds of leafy green vegetables a month. Ruth Jordan is the owner of ...

Which worm farms are best? If you are looking for a fun way to get rid of food scraps and other household waste, try starting your very own worm farm. Using worms to convert your garbage into ...

Dreaming of a non-toxic garden? We don't blame you one bit; as awareness of chemical exposure and microplastics continues to grow, more and more people are looking for ways to cultivate an ...