To worm or not to worm? When it comes to composting, that's the question many savvy gardeners are pondering these days, and for good reason: Worm castings — a.k.a. poop — are the nutrient-rich organic ...

Jack Chambers held up a handful of rich, black compost. Hundreds of aptly named red wriggler worms were writhing within it. "These worms are made for composting," he said proudly, giving their Latin ...

BONITA, Calif. — Paradise Found uses a type of farming called Vermiponics and Murals stacked four high. They can produce up to 110 pounds of leafy green vegetables a month. Ruth Jordan is the owner of ...

Worms, kept in a bin of biodegradable bedding, feed on food waste and release castings that are nutrient-rich. Over a period of months, the castings combine with decomposed bedding and become ...

Earthworms could become unexpected allies in the global fight against antibiotic resistance, by helping farmers turn manure ...

To worm or not to worm? When it comes to composting, that's the question many savvy gardeners are pondering these days, and for good reason: Worm castings — a.k.a. poop — are the nutrient-rich organic ...

Doug Steffen creates compost extracts from native microorganisms to treat seeds and soil, reducing inputs while improving ...

I have been doing all of the right things when it comes to using my indoor worm bin for composting. I maintain the right moisture level, keep fresh clean bedding and feed them food scraps regularly.

You’ve probably heard of hydroponic gardening and vermicomposting, but have you ever heard of the two combined in one ultra-efficient garden? It turns out, wriggly red worms don’t flourish only in ...

Organic composting has become increasingly popular, and one fairly straightforward way to accomplish it is the installation of a worm farm. Raising earthworms for composting or commercial bait, also ...

Composting food scraps at home with a "worm farm" is one of those things that sounds cool. But …. Aren’t the bins expensive? Will the food stink as it breaks down? Does this mean worms in the house?