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

Specs: Paperback, 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, 162p, 50 illus by Mary Frances Fenton. Glossary, index, 63p bibliography, 24 annotated references.