Worms at Work : Harnessing the Awesome Power of Worms with Vermiculture and Vermicomposting

"Worms play a vital role in soil health, soil fertility and ultimately, the yield of a garden. Designed as a straightforward, easy-to-use handbook, Worms at Work is a no-fuss guide to creating and harnessing the power of vermicompost. Intended for the beginning gardener and experienced farmer alike, all that is required is a healthy appreciation for healthy, happy soil!"-- Provided by publisher

Fertilize your garden naturally--a guide to growing your plants in healthy, happy soil

People want to know where their food comes from, who grows it and how it is grown. Interest in permaculture, backyard composting, and gardening in general, is growing. So how does the budding gardener ensure that his soil is healthy and nutrient-rich enough to support all the produce he intends to grow? Here's a hint--think worms! Vermiculture is the healthiest and most cost-effective way to ensure that your soil receives the nourishment that it needs. A simple vermicompost bin can produce the completely natural , nutrient-rich fertilizer that can be used to boost soil health and, in turn, increase your crop yield.

In true Crystal Stevens' fashion, Worms at Work is a practical, easy-to-implement guide to fertilizing your garden naturally. It discusses the vital role worms play in boosting soil health, and the reasons why every gardener should use vermicompost in order to decrease reliance on toxic synthetic fertilizers. Coverage includes:

• Simple designs to build your own vermicompost bin
• Caring for your worms
• Garden applications for your worm castings
• Lesson plans to incorporate vermicomposting into the school science curriculum

Whether you're tending to a small backyard garden or managing a large farm, Worms at Work can show you how to start vermicomposting today in order to grow healthy plants in healthy, happy soil.

Crystal Stevens is the author of Grow Create Inspire and has been co-manager of La Vista CSA Farm for the past 7 years. She teaches regular Vermiculture 101 workshops.

Front Cover Praise Title Page Rights Page Contents Introduction Chapter 1: A Good Garden Begins with Healthy Soil Chapter 2: The Essentiality of Worms Chapter 3: All About Worms Chapter 4: Vermicomposting Basics Chapter 5: Compost and Vermicompost Designs for Your Backyard Chapter 6: Caring for Your Vermicompost Bin Chapter 7: Harvesting Worm Castings, Making Worm Tea, and Garden Applications Chapter 8: Sharing the Love in the Community and the Classroom About the Author A Note about the Publisher A Guide to Responsible Digital Reading Untitled