Vincent, Wendy M., 1975-,

The complete guide to working with worms : using the gardener's best friend for organic gardening and composting / Working with worms. by Wendy Vincent. - Revised 2nd edition. - 288 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 23 cm. - Back to basics growing. . - Back to basics growing. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

REFERENCE WORKS. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, Americans recycle or compost almost 35 percent of their waste (about 87 million tons) and compost 62 percent of yard waste. The EPA reports that if we composted 100 percent of our food scraps, we could prevent the equivalent of 20 million metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions each year, the equivalent of more than 3.8 million vehicles' greenhouse gas emissions. Composting is one of the easiest and least expensive ways you can reduce your household waste and improve your garden; using worms in your compost bin will provide you with the best compost available. Vermiform composting the process of using worms to create compost is one of the most eco-friendly forms of organic lawn care you can use on your vegetable garden or flowerbeds.

9781620230107 (alk. paper) 1620230100 (alk. paper)

2015018239


Earthworm culture.
Vermicomposting.
Compost.
Organic gardening.

SF597.E3 / V56 2015

639/.75

SF597.E3 / V56 2015