Monthly Archives: June 2011
The Benefits and Uses of Worm Castings
The castings, or droppings, that worms produce as they digest organic matter have been shown to promote plant growth, suppress disease, and improve the structure and fertility of soil. Worm castings contain a high percentage of humus. Humus helps soil … Continue reading
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Signs of a Healthy Worm Bin
If you are going to compost with worms you need to get the basics right, including temperature and moisture. If you keep your bin in an unheated garage in Vermont in the winter chances are the worms won’t do much … Continue reading
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