There are many reasons I love gardening, but one of the best is there is always something new to learn. So last week, when I had an opportunity to visit a worm casting farm, I jumped at the chance. It ...

Worm castings, commonly known as vermicompost, are a remarkable byproduct produced by worms as they break down organic materials, including dead leaves, kitchen scraps, and other organic matter. As ...

Q: I have a problem in my lawn. Worms make it so bumpy that I can hardly walk in my yard without twisting my ankle. Any suggestions? A: The bumps in the lawn are made of worm castings (poop). Most of ...

This growing season, the Fitness Geek has decided to go Organic! I'm not talking what I usually do, (which is buy "organic" miracle grow from Home Depot or Lowe's) I'm talking full blown organic ...

Gardeners around the country are increasingly aware that ' going green' is more than a slogan. Most importantly, the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides is becoming less attractive to those who ...

Master Gardener Larry Steele holds red worm casting Lynn Ke.jpg Master Gardener Larry Steele holds a handful of hardworking red worms, which turn kitchen waste into nutritious castings. (Lynn Ketchum) ...

Impressed by compost's contribution to the soil, gardeners conferred on it the nickname "black gold." Even more beneficial worm castings could take the title "black diamonds." Just ask Larry Steele, ...

True to its name, seed starting mix is the best option for starting seeds. The mix of perlite, vermiculite, and sphagnum peat moss create a sterile, disease-free environment that provides the optimal ...

Earthworms may soon have their own Facebook fan page if local worm worshippers have their way. “I had forgotten how good food could taste fresh from the garden until I was experimenting with worm ...

If your garden is not thriving, you might want to count how many worms are wriggling in the dirt. Good soil in the Northwest contains a healthy dose of 72 worms per square foot, said Miki Jurcan, who ...

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Earthworms may soon have their own Facebook fan page if some worm worshippers have their way. “I had forgotten how good food could taste fresh from the garden until I was ...