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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!"--

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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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