About 10 years ago I stopped at a both at the garden show in Harrisburg, PA. Ther
That was my first exposure to worm castings and the field of vermiculture.
Since then my garden and house plants have flourished year-round, my recycling has increased by tons and I've sold thousands of pounds of castings, worms and Worm Factories.
https://www.amystewart.com/books/the-earth-moved/
The link above is to Amy Stewart's book The Earth Moved. I've read it several times and find it to be terrific on the subject, covering everything from the history of Vermiculture to modern applications for home and commercial composting.
From her website: The Earth Moved
On the Remarkable Achievements of Earthworms
Algonquin Books • 2004
The New York Times called it "a completely original combination of science and passion." This is a fascinating exploration of the underground world and one of its most amazing denizens. The earthworm may be small, spineless, and blind, but its role in the ecosystem is profound. It tills the soil, destroys microscopic organisms that cause plant disease, breaks down toxins, and turns the ground into rich compost, creating the most fertile areas on earth. In her witty and offbeat style, Amy Stewart shows just how much depends on the humble worm.
My problem, trying worms once... they escaped in the soil deep below my compost bin.
ReplyDeleteNo way of keeping them in the compost bin.