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

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

Crystal Stevens

Publisher: New Society Publishers

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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 binCaring for your wormsGarden applications for your worm castingsLesson plans to incorporate vermicomposting into the school science curriculumWhether 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.
Available since: 06/23/2017.
Print length: 121 pages.

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