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 ...

This growing season, the Fitness Geek has decided to go Organic! I'm not talking what I usually do, (which is buy "organic" miracle grow from Home Depot or Lowe's) I'm talking full blown organic ...

There are many reasons I love gardening, but one of the best is there is always something new to learn. So last week, when I had an opportunity to visit a worm casting farm, I jumped at the chance. It ...

Want to improve your soil health, process your own food waste, and have the cheapest pets imaginable? Allow me to introduce you to vermicomposting. Vermicomposting is the process of using worms to ...

If you don’t have a compost bin, dig small holes in your garden beds and bury the pumpkin scraps a few inches deep. They’ll decompose over time, enriching your soil and inviting helpful earthworms to ...

Many gardeners rely on compost to help improve their soils. Taking compost a step further, some gardeners use worms to break down the compost even more. Vermicomposting, or worm composting, uses red ...

Q: I've heard that applying worm castings to the soil is an effective treatment for thrips on rhododendrons. Do you agree? If so, how thick should the layer be and is there an ideal season for it?

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 ...

BENTON CITY -- Worms crawl in. Worms crawl out. Worms crawl through and through. And what they leave behind gardeners can't get enough of. The castings are a rich, all-natural source of organic matter ...

Earthworms living in the soil come to the surface to deposit their castings (excrement). They are especially likely to come to the surface when the weather is rainy. (Photo courtesy of John and Debbie ...

Q:I've heard that applying worm castings to the soil is an effective treatment for thrips on rhododendrons. Do you agree? If so, how thick should the layer be and is there an ideal season for it?