Record #:

36196

Author(s):

Smith, Hanna

Abstract:

The particular type of worm discussed, compost, can create compost through a process known as vermiculture. Encouraging gardeners to keep organic waste from landfills is its five benefits: increasing water holding capacity and porosity; improving texture; reducing erosion; and impact on plant growth and yields. Additional incentive to engage in vermiculture is this EPA’s statistic: between 55-65% of residential waste is thrown away, much of which is organic.

Source:

Carolina Gardener (NoCar SB 453.2 N8 C37), Vol. 29 Issue 2, March 2017, p38-41

Subject(s):

Soil science; Ecology; Gardens and gardening; Vermiculture