Worms at Work - Harnessing the Awesome Power of Worms with Vermiculture and Vermicomposting (Paperback)

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.

General

Imprint:	New Society Publishers
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Homegrown City Life
Release date:	June 2017
Authors:	Crystal Stevens
Dimensions:	229 x 191 x 25mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	224
ISBN-13:	978-0-86571-840-1
Categories:	Books > Health, Home & Family > Self-help & practical interests > General Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Environmental economics > Sustainability Books > Health, Home & Family > Gardening > Specialized gardening methods > Organic gardening Books > Gardening > Specialized gardening methods > Organic gardening
LSN:	0-86571-840-7
Barcode:	9780865718401

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