I wanted to compare the natural fertilization power of worm castings—euphemistically referred to as “black gold”—against the ostensible fertilization benefits of the in-home food recyclers.

Mr Calder produces and sells "worm tea" — essentially worm castings, or worm poo, in liquid form. It's becoming increasingly popular with farmers who are keen to move away from using synthetic ...

In fact, Charles Darwin spent 40 years observing worms and conducting experiments with them. Worms are crucial for breaking down organic matter; their castings (or worm excrement) make for excellent ...

We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn and work.

worms, castings, worm bins, and mulch. Unlike many other sources of compost — good luck trying to figure out when or if cities like Tempe and Phoenix are randomly offering free compost — the ...

Worms can live for up to 10 years. Worms eat their own weight in organic waste, soil and minerals and excrete their own weight in castings daily, which makes compost and enriches the soil.