The Worm Book The Complete Guide to Gardening and Composting with Worms Loren Nancarrow Janet Hogan Taylor  150 pages  size: 6 x 9 Paperback Ten Speed Press Worms are the latest (as well as, of course, perhaps the oldest!) trend in earth-friendly gardening, and in this handy guide, the authors of DEAD SNAILS LEAVE NO TRAILS demystify the world of worm wrangling, with everything you need to know to build your own worm bin, make your garden worm-friendly, pamper your soil, and much much more. LOREN NANCARROW is a veteran TV journalist who has forged new ground in the field of environmentalism as one of this country's first eco-reporters.

ISBN: 0-89815-994-6

Price $14.95

 

 

 

Worms Eat My Garbage: How to setup & maintain a vermicomposting system

By Mary Appehof

• The definitive guide to vermicomposting--a process using redworms to recycle food waste into nutrient-rich food for plants.
• Provides complete illustrated instructions on setting up and maintaining small-scale worm composting systems.
• Internationally recognized, the author has worked with worms for nearly three decades.
• Topics include:
  • different bins
  • what kind of worms to use
  • sex life of a worm
  • preparing worm beddings
  • how to meet the needs of the worms
  • what kinds of foods to feed the worms
  • harvesting worms
  • and making potting soil from the vermicompost produced.

Second edition.
Author: Mary Appelhof
Level: Grade 5 through adult

ISBN: 0-942256-10-7

• "The World of Worms,"
• "Worms at Work,"
• and "Beyond the Bin."

The publisher believes this comprehensive book is more useful to the earthworm grower, or prospective grower, than any other that has ever been published. 128 pages of sound, usable information, with 62 photographs and 37 drawings, presenting many ideas, methods, and advertising and sales helps for the beginning or established grower, including a complete section on the African Nightcrawler.

Profitable Earthworm Farming by Charlie Morgan A comprehensive treatise by a research biologist, who is also a practical earthworm breeder; a detailed scientific study of earthworm biology, history, types, classifications and reproductive processes. Also includes information on raising mealworms, crickets, and grasshoppers. 96 Pages

LET AN EARTHWORM BE YOUR GARBAGE MAN The original outdoor vermicomposting book! This is far more comprehensive than the title indicates. It includes a treatise, generously illustrated, on the role of the earthworm in the soil, by Henry Hopp of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, an eminent authority on earthworms. 64 ages

This directory lists leading earthworm growers in the United States and Canada, with names of owners, types of worms sold, and related items -- whether wholesale or retail -- and other pertinent information. Regarded as an almost indispensable book for wholesale and retail earthworm buyers, this book will help you find dependable sources for exactly the kinds and types of earthworms wanted in the most conveniently located areas. 72 Pages

Harnessing the Earthworm Vermiculture Book

HARNESSING THE EARTHWORM Dr.Barrett describes his book has "A practical inquiry into soil building, soil conditioning, and plant nutrition through the action of earthworms, with instruction for the intensive propagation and use of domesticated earthworms in biological soil building." It has facts, figures, and illustrations showing how earthworms can be applied to condition your soil for better plants, more beautiful gardens, and richer crops. A valuble classic! 166 Pages