I first learned about ‘in situ’ worm communities several years ago in fruit orchards. Farmers were using a combination of in-orchard and in-ground vermiculture (cultivating/farming of worms) and ...

If you’ve already made the switch to a more eco-conscious lifestyle and finally decided to ditch your plastic straws and plastic bags for reusable ones, you might be on the hunt for other things to do ...

This (surprisingly) not-gross project gives you a steady supply of plant food. While worms seem firmly like outside creatures, building a worm farm can give you an outlet for some of your food scraps ...

Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. Everyone will think your worm collection is gross until they need some soil for their ...

No room for a traditional compost pile or bin? According to expert gardener Simon Akeroyd, you don’t need one. All it takes is an old pipe to create a simple composting system that sits directly ...

Most people know compost is good for soil and plant health, but don't realise why it’s good, says compost guru Stephen Newman ...

Organic composting has become increasingly popular, and one fairly straightforward way to accomplish it is the installation of a worm farm. Raising earthworms for composting or commercial bait, also ...

Still looking? See more results on Wirecutter. We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Sabine Heinlein Sabine Heinlein ...

One of Lanette Sobel’s most trusted business partners is a worm. Actually, she works with lots of worms. They’re essential to her specialized six-acre farm in Homestead. While many of her agricultural ...

This story was updated at Dec. 20 at 11:50 a.m. For most people, disposing of something means tossing it in a trash can — later, it magically disappears. But with composting, you're literally getting ...

Sonoma County is about to roll out the red carpet for some unlikely celebrities: worms. With two composting workshops on the calendar this fall, locals have a chance to see firsthand how these slim, ...