A worm is just a worm……but not really. Earthworms come in many shapes, colours, and sizes. Different species are prevalent in different climates and they all have a role to play in the world around us. There are over a thousand different individual species of earthworms all over the world. There are different types of…
Do you know what happens to earthworms during their lifetime? Most people don’t. Earthworms go through a fascinating life cycle that starts with them laying cocoons, to hatching into little wormlings, to becoming juveniles and finally adults. In this blog post, we will take a closer look at the life cycle of earthworms and find…
Earthworms are amazing creatures but also highly misunderstood. In this article, I want to address some of the myths about earthworms. I’ve heard many over the years and it’s about time we clear up if these earthworm myths are actually fact or fiction. If you cut a worm in half you get two worms This…
If you’ve been gardening for some time you would know that earthworms are beneficial to the garden. There are many types of earthworms, all with slightly different roles in the soil. Many gardeners (myself included) use composting earthworms to turn our food and yard waste into worm castings. Over time, the benefits of worm castings…
If you’re brand new to worm farming there are a few things to consider when learning how to compost with worms. Adding worms to your garden’s ecosystem can be extremely beneficial. Worm farming (also known as vermiculture) is the process of using earthworms to turn organic waste (in most cases food waste) into worm castings.…
In this article we will be talking about how to start worm composting. Vermicomposting isn’t just good for the garden it’s great for the environment as well.