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 ...

Home composting is essential for serious gardeners. Affectionately known as "black gold", compost is the nutritious, loamy ...

In a world increasingly driven by eco-consciousness and sustainability, innovative solutions are emerging to address our environmental challenges. One such solution is vermicomposting, which ...

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 ...

It takes time to make compost. Organic matter requires about two to three months to break down in hot compost piles, and up to a year or more in cold composting systems. But if you add a compost ...

The Washington State University Skagit County Extension has long had programs related to food waste prevention and fighting climate change. Now the extension is showing it is more than just talking ...

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

One of Lanette Sobel’s most trusted business partners is a worm. Actually, she works with lots of worms. They’re essential to her specialized six-acre farm in Homestead. While many of her agricultural ...

If you’ve ever peeked into your compost bin in winter and wondered where all the worms went, you’re not alone. Many gardeners notice their hardworking worms seem to vanish as soon as the cold weather ...