I first learned about ‘in situ’ worm communities several years ago in fruit orchards. Farmers were using a combination of in-orchard and in-ground vermiculture (cultivating/farming of worms) and ...

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Should I add worms to my compost? MILLIE: In theory, if you build compost, worms will come - particularly if the compost is on bare ground. If you've got the right materials - organic matter, moisture ...

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Composting has an ick factor. Between gardening and cooking, I produce a lot of waste that goes right into the “green bin” for city composting and I’m always super happy to shuffle it to the curb and ...

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