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 ...

Worm farms have risen in popularity recently because the castings make great plant food. Did you know you can amend them to ...

Q: I live in an apartment and would like to compost using worms. Can you tell me more about how to get started? A: Composting using worms is called vermicomposting. This type of composting uses worms ...

Gardeners around the country are increasingly aware that ' going green' is more than a slogan. Most importantly, the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides is becoming less attractive to those who ...

Worms stir fascination in kids. They wiggle and squirm, and seemingly vanish into the dirt. And adults aren't immune to such interest. Worms are incredibly useful - especially to the backyard gardener ...

Q: I have a problem in my lawn. Worms make it so bumpy that I can hardly walk in my yard without twisting my ankle. Any suggestions? A: The bumps in the lawn are made of worm castings (poop). Most of ...

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 ...