The humble earthworm is a truly amazing creature. Did you know that:
They recycle organic waste into a high quality soil conditioner. They aerate, till and fertilize the soil, improving the soils structure, nutrient and water-holding qualities while also breaking down organic waste into plant-available forms. The castings or compost that earthworms make has up to 10 times more nutrients in it than ordinary soil and in a form more readily available to plants, which is good news for your veggies! Earthworms kill bad bacteria and make lots of good bacteria. Everything that passes through the gut of an earthworm is coated with beneficial microbes and bacteria which continue to break down organic matter into plant-available nutrients and also suppress the growth of pathogens. This means healthy soil and healthy plants.
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The problem is seeing it as a problem
as Jo said, get a life
In the sticks near Peterborough
Don't ask Philippa, you'll just get depressed
In the sticks near Peterborough
In the sticks near Peterborough
I fear there are many similar non-thinkers out there Jo.
In the sticks near Peterborough
The humble earthworm is a truly amazing creature. Did you know that:
They recycle organic waste into a high quality soil conditioner. They aerate, till and fertilize the soil, improving the soils structure, nutrient and water-holding qualities while also breaking down organic waste into plant-available forms. The castings or compost that earthworms make has up to 10 times more nutrients in it than ordinary soil and in a form more readily available to plants, which is good news for your veggies!
Earthworms kill bad bacteria and make lots of good bacteria. Everything that passes through the gut of an earthworm is coated with beneficial microbes and bacteria which continue to break down organic matter into plant-available nutrients and also suppress the growth of pathogens. This means healthy soil and healthy plants.
Anyone fancy starting a new Cats thread
Nice one Yvie
In the sticks near Peterborough
You're a stirrer Yvie
I just wash them away with hose