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 ...

I received the following email from Doug Brooks, who gardens in Claremont. “For years, I have used some type of yearly insect control product to help protect my fruit trees. The last few years I have ...

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 ...

There’s a yardstick among gardeners that good, rich soil with lots of actively decaying organic matter in it should have about a dozen or more earthworms (Lumbricus terrestris) in each cubic foot. But ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Worms have traditionally been viewed as a gardener’s best friend. This is because they are important decomposers that help return organic matter and nutrients to the soil and ...

If your garden could ask, it would have only one thing on its holiday wish list: a worm bin. Experienced gardeners know that abundant harvests are fed by the health, makeup and diversity of their soil ...

We all want to grow our plants the best we possibly can. That means ensuring we properly feed our plants. I've tried dozens ...

Butte County is best known for rice fields and orchards, but a family-run worm farm in Durham is carving out a unique role in ...

This East Bay garden has transformed into an immense cactus light show Busting the myth that California doesn’t have cold-season colors Want to attract butterflies to your garden? Consider these ...