Editor’s note: This is the first of a two-part series that will conclude next week. The activity: Setting up a vermiculture system for year-round composting. Why: Vermiculture, or the cultivation of ...

Learn how to build this simple, low maintenance compost toilet for composting human waste that makes instant fertilizer by separating solids (worm food) from liquids (fertilizer, ready-to-use). A ...

Q: I’ve heard it’s possible to get good compost from worm manure. Is this true? — Curtis Reinhardt, Shell Beach A: Yes, you can let worms eat your kitchen scraps and convert them into fertilizer. It’s ...

Imagine a swarm of earthworms wriggling around in your balcony. Feeling squeamish? Don't. These slimy creatures can do wonders for the environment. But, are they being bred and used optimally? Ashwini ...

If fishing and gardening are popular in your region, starting a worm farm business could prove lucrative. Like any live-animal feeding operation, worms require special care. Start small with your ...

The bag arrives in the mail, and I quickly open it to make sure they are still alive. They are! They are a squirming, writhing ball of Red Wriggler worms. Their Latin name is Eisenia fetida, and among ...

Submitted by The Exchange/Orcas Recycling Services. The Exchange is sponsoring another round of workshops that will help you turn your household food waste into dark, rich compost for your garden! On ...