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Worms at work : harnessing the awesome power of worms with vermiculture and vermicomposting / Crystal Stevens.

By: Material type: TextTextSeries: Urban homesteader hacksPublisher: Gabriola Island, BC : New Society Publishers, [2017]Copyright date: ©2017Description: 106 pages : illustrations ; 23 cmISBN:
  • 9780865718401
  • 0865718407
Subject(s): Additional physical formats: Worms at work.LOC classification:
  • SF597.E3 S74 2017
Contents:
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.
Summary: "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!"--
Holdings
Item type Current library Call number Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Lending Books Elisabeth C. Miller Library Tall Shelves S661.2.E2 S84 2017 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 39352800168700
Total holds: 0

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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!"--

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