Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Seperating Worms From Their Castings(Poop)


When people move, settle, or trade to different parts of the world they spread their native plants, animals, insects, customs, religions, affecting the habitats by invading environmentally, ecologically, economically, or traditionally. One example is American food culture such as McDonalds bringing the obesity epidemic to Japan and other countries. A recent invasive species to New York City is longhorn beetles that came in with products from China. This insect tunnels the tree destroying the vascular system leading to the death of the tree. Sounds similar to McDonalds. ;) Another is earthworms brought by Europeans to America. They are now destroying the floors of the forests making ferns, wildflowers, and other plants unable to grow. Composting worms are an invasive species that needs to be contained and not let out into nature.



These worms eat soy based newspaper, veggie scrap, fruit scrap, and coffee grounds.

This is going to make my plants so :). Vermipost adds micro-organisms to the soil that make enzymes and plant hormones all while helping soil retain moisture.

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