Vermiculture

Worm Farming: Livestock for the Home Gardener

October 6, 2008

Who says that you need big acreage, fencing, and a place in the country in order to raise small livestock? You can ignore zoning ordinances, noise restrictions, or the neighbor’s objections when it comes to worm farming no matter where you reside. Composting worms are the perfect breed of livestock for the gardener who wants [...]

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Vermiculture

November 23, 2005

Vermiculture isn’t a common practice even among experienced organic gardeners, but it can be a very interesting addition to your gardening activities. Vermiculture or vermicomposting simply refers to the process of earthworm composting used to recycle yard waste and everyday kitchen scraps. Benefits of Vermiculture and Vermicomposting Clean and odorless, vermicomposting is carried out in [...]

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