There have been trials and tribulations in equal measure, but the basics seem to be in place: the worms are happy and multiplying, the organic kitchen waste (not too much citrus or onion, and no meat ...

This time of year, outdoor compost piles, a rich source of nutrients for all those seasonal garden plots, are buried under piles of snow. But some locals are using this time of year to make their own ...

All year long, the worms are hard at work turning waste into high-quality compost. Added benefits include less trash to put on the curb and nothing in the garbage disposal.

Worms not only ingest partly composted material but also continually recreate aeration and drainage tunnels as they move through the compost. The worms’ digestive systems also add beneficial microbes ...

Worm composting, or vermicomposting, uses the digestive power of earthworms to recycle kitchen scraps into nutrient-rich compost. Worm composting is a fascinating process that makes a great family ...

Scarborough vermicomposter Mark Follansbee displays a handful of “black gold” compost, wriggling with “red wigglers,” worms he says are perfect for indoor composting.

Composting worms sometimes like to wander, especially when exposed to light, apparently suffering from "grass is greener" syndrome. And since they can climb, it is important to keep a lid on their ...

Here's how to keep composting in winter so you'll have finished compost in spring.

Paul Vander Werf swings by the Marina Del Rey workshop of furniture maker Cliff Spencer to collect sawdust that can be used in Vander Werf’s worm composting operation north of Ridgecrest. Vander ...

Amorous activity increases according to the temperature, so given the healthy birth rate in the depths of winter, spring and summer should provide a baby boom - a manageable one, though, as worms ...