Impressed by compost's contribution to the soil, gardeners conferred on it the nickname "black gold." Even more beneficial worm castings could take the title "black diamonds." Just ask Larry Steele, ...

To worm or not to worm? When it comes to composting, that's the question many savvy gardeners are pondering these days, and for good reason: Worm castings — a.k.a. poop — are the nutrient-rich organic ...

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 ...

Organic gardeners recommend using worm castings as a fantastic, non-toxic fertilizer that can boost soil health and help you ...

If you’re wondering how to make compost and why—well, read on for all the dirt. As gardeners can attest, we grow very attached to the stuff. In fact, when I moved to my new house many years ago, I ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The lowly worm is a hard worker when it comes to helping us recycle, reduce our carbon footprint, and lessen overall landfill waste. Yard and food waste make up a major ...

If you’re looking for a quick and easy way to compost your kitchen scraps, try a worm bin. Contra Costa Master Gardener Linda Mizes says worm bins are easier to maintain than traditional compost bins, ...

For Pete DuBois, fighting climate change on a personal level is as simple as dirt and worms. DuBois, fondly nicknamed “Composting Pete” by his colleagues, is Clark County’s senior environmental ...