“The message is not so much that the worms will inherit the Earth, but that all things play a role in nature, even the lowly worm.” — Gary Larson Have you considered raising worms? While not a usual ...

Beatrice Reiss has a magnetic warmth about her that draws people to her when she volunteers at the Master Gardener clinics. She wants people to learn about gardening, and she’s there to teach. But her ...

Another option for composters is that of vermiculture, or raising earthworms. For centuries, worms have benefited the soil by eating dead organic matter and turning it into plant food. And, gardeners ...