Many gardeners rely on compost to help improve their soils. Taking compost a step further, some gardeners use worms to break down the compost even more. Vermicomposting, or worm composting, uses red ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Experts recommend that you turn your compost heap twice a year - ideally in spring and autumn, when trees and hedges are cut and ...

We try to reduce the waste heading to our landfills. Gardeners work to improve their soil. Composting with worms can help achieve both goals. ADVERTISING We try to reduce the waste heading to our ...

When the days become shorter and there is a chill in the air, we know the growing season is ending and the yard work is slowing down. There is not as much to do in the fall and winter as there is ...

Composting your kitchen scraps using worms not only is fun and easy, says Contra Costa Master Gardener Linda Mizes, your plants are going to love the end result. Worms convert those scraps into ...

(WGHP) — If you want nutrient-rich soil for your garden next spring, start composting today. You can turn dead garden plants, leaves, grass clippings and food scraps into something valuable. There are ...

Looking for a more cost-effective way to fertilize your lawn or garden? Did you know that almost 75 percent of discarded materials in North Carolina can be composted? Ever considered using earthworms ...

Squiggly, wiggly red worms munching their way through discarded food scraps are a delightful sight to behold. And they come highly recommended by vermicomposting hobbyist Kim Johnson of Mount Vernon, ...

We all know earthworms can be beneficial in our gardens, but did you know that you can incorporate them into your compost sites or start a composting bin centered on using earthworms to your benefit?

The Washington State University Skagit County Extension has long had programs related to food waste prevention and fighting climate change. Now the extension is showing it is more than just talking ...