Worms at work : harnessing the awesome power of worms with vermiculture and vermicomposting / Crystal Stevens.
Material type: TextSeries: Urban homesteader hacksPublisher: Gabriola Island, BC : New Society Publishers, [2017]Copyright date: ©2017Description: 106 pages : illustrations ; 23 cmISBN:- 9780865718401
- 0865718407
- SF597.E3 S74 2017
Item type | Current library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Lending Books | Elisabeth C. Miller Library Tall Shelves | S661.2.E2 S84 2017 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 39352800168700 |
Includes Internet addresses.
A good garden begins with healthy soil -- The essentiality of worms -- All about worms -- Vermicomposting basics -- Compost and vermicompost designs for your backyard -- Caring for your vermicompost bin -- Harvesting worm castings, making work tea, and garden applications -- Sharing the love in the community and the classroom.
"Worms play a vital role in soil health, soil fertility and ultimately, the yield of a garden. Designed as a straightforward, easy-to-use handbook, [this book] is a no-fuss guide to creating and harnessing the power of vermicompost. Intended for the beginning gardener and experienced farmer alike, all that is required is a healthy appreciation for healthy, happy soil!"--