Earthworms living in the soil come to the surface to deposit their castings (excrement). They are especially likely to come to the surface when the weather is rainy. (Photo courtesy of John and Debbie ...

Earthworms are beneficial to healthy lawns. They tunnel through the soil consuming the soil, digesting the organisms and excreting the remaining soil. The often excrete the soil on the surface, ...

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 ...

Earthworms help crops recover in microplastic-polluted soil, boosting growth and restoring soil nutrients in a new Kunming ...

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 ...

Every gardener has their secrets: How to prune the roses, their compost recipe, and of course how to grow the best vegetable. Years ago we paid a visit to a neat little nursery called High Hand ...

To worm or not to worm? When it comes to composting, that’s the question many savvy gardeners are pondering these days, and for good reason: Worm castings — a.k.a. poop — are the nutrient-rich organic ...

In the last 8 years, I've replanted all my back yard grass into a half-acre vegetable garden with perennial and annual beds, too. However, I have been perplexed by the lack of earthworms. The previous ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. READFIELD – There’s gold in that there poop. Maybe that’s because it doesn’t ...

ORLANDO, Fla. – An Orlando startup called Wriggle Brew is pioneering a unique approach to two major environmental problems: plastic pollution and fertilizer runoff. Wriggle Brew organic fertilizer is ...