Dimensions
152 x 228 x 10mm
The Complete Guide to Gardening and Composting with Worms
Got worms? Maybe you should get some! If you are a gardener, a fisher, or just someone concerned about the environment, earthworms are for you. With a minimum of fuss, these humble heroes will turn your garbage into the finest, richest compost imaginable.
This book leaves no worm unturned in its quest to tell all you need to know about the lowly yet lovable earthworm, including:
- How to build a worm composting bin (including diagrams for several different bins, from basic to deluxe)
- How worm composting works and why it's such a good idea
- How to use worms, castings, and vermicompost in your garden
- Fascinating essentials of earthworm biology (do they really have 2 heads and 5 hearts? How do earthworms mate?)
- How to cook with worms (yep, there really are recipes in this book)
- Resources for buying worms and worm composting systems (and for learning still more about these fabulous critters)
- And much more
The most comprehensive resource book on worm growing and worm composting available, 'The Worm Book' is also a sprightly and affectionate look at everyone's favourite invertebrates. It's much more fun than a barrel of worms!
