Setting Up a Worm Farm

by erica on February 21, 2008

Photo courtesy of sirwiseowl at Flickr.com.

As we’ve mentioned before, a vermicomposter is a great way to use the natural strengths of earthworms to produce rich compost, worm castings, and liquid fertilizer — but it’s also an excellent way to create a self-sustaining worm farm to provide wrigglers for your garden.

Worms are crucial in the aeration and enrichment of most soils, so it’s advantageous to dump a batch into your tilled garden soil on a regular basis. Your local birds will also appreciate the appetizers, so keep an eye on your garden’s new residents until they can make it underground. For a step-by-step method of raising far more worms than you can use, with or without a vermicomposter, click here.

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