There’s a yardstick among gardeners that good, rich soil with lots of actively decaying organic matter in it should have about a dozen or more earthworms (Lumbricus terrestris) in each cubic foot. But ...

Jeremiah Picard’s hands are black from dipping his hands repeatedly into the earth. The 40-year-old Lincoln man isn’t a farmer, however. He’s a worm producer. And a new commercial worm farm he’s ...

There are several effective ways to compost organic waste.

SANTA CRUZ — Many people are familiar with Grey Bears’ multi-room thrift store and its healthy food programming, including free on-site produce distribution. But there are other programs worth ...

The work of turning soil is brightened by the sight of an earthworm. When I stop to rescue a crawler from the shovel's next bite, I know that I am not alone. Gardeners everywhere recognize earthworms ...

CORVALLIS — As leaves fall and yard debris bins fill up, it’s a great time to consider composting instead of hauling away those valuable resources. Compost is one of the best ways to build healthy ...