Fertilize your garden naturally--a guide to growing your plants in
healthy, happy soil
People want to know where their food comes from, who grows it and how it
is grown. Interest in permaculture, backyard composting, and gardening
in general, is growing. So how does the budding gardener ensure that his
soil is healthy and nutrient-rich enough to support all the produce he
intends to grow? Here's a hint--think worms! Vermiculture is the
healthiest and most cost-effective way to ensure that your soil receives
the nourishment that it needs. A simple vermicompost bin can produce the
completely natural , nutrient-rich fertilizer that can be used to
boost soil health and, in turn, increase your crop yield.
In true Crystal Stevens' fashion, Worms at Work is a practical,
easy-to-implement guide to fertilizing your garden naturally. It
discusses the vital role worms play in boosting soil health, and the
reasons why every gardener should use vermicompost in order to decrease
reliance on toxic synthetic fertilizers. Coverage includes:
- Simple designs to build your own vermicompost bin
- Caring for your worms
- Garden applications for your worm castings
- Lesson plans to incorporate vermicomposting into the school science
curriculum
Whether you're tending to a small backyard garden or managing a large
farm, Worms at Work can show you how to start vermicomposting today in
order to grow healthy plants in healthy, happy soil.
Crystal Stevens is the author of Grow Create Inspire and has been
co-manager of La Vista CSA Farm for the past 7 years. She teaches
regular Vermiculture 101 workshops.
