Vermicomposting

You have probably heard that earthworms (nightcrawlers) and red wiggler worms are soil magicians, able to enrich the soil and create extra quality compost, respectively. However, you have probably also wondered how to keep worms alive. That is especially true if you have already tried culturing them and failed and are now unsure what went wrong …

It looks like dirt and smells like dirt, but it’s not. It’s teeming with bacterial and fungal activity. It’s the nutrient-rich, life-giving material dreams are made of: we’re talking about compost, baby! Compost enriches our soils, feeds our veggies, and makes quick work of the organic waste we produce. Let’s get digging into what composting …