Harnessing the power of worms is the secret to creating the most nutritious compost imaginable. Try vermicomposting to turn food waste into garden gold.

That's where vermicomposting, or worm composting, comes in. Vermicomposting can be done indoors or outdoors, and can be done in a relatively small bin that can fit in a modest home or apartment.

Here's how to get started making your own vermicompost. What is Vermicomposting? Vermi is Latin for worm, so vermicomposting is simply the decomposition of plant materials by worms.

Vermicomposting can be done almost anywhere and is easy to do. Our Master Gardener group has sponsored a worm composting project in North State elementary school classrooms for several years.

Often referred to as the "black gold" of composting, vermicomposting is an excellent solution for households with limited composting space seeking to reduce household waste and improve their soil.

The workhorse of worm bins, the Hungry Bin, holds 13 cubic feet of compost and scraps, which equals about 4.5 pounds of ...

In fact, done right, vermicomposting is practically odor-free. Rodgers, a former insurance agent, said most of her neighbors have no idea she’s operating a worm composting factory in her backyard.

Scientists have long known how beneficial earthworms are for soil, and that concept has taken root in one composting business in West Michigan.

In simpler terms: vermicomposting turns vegetable scraps into worm poop. This method only deals with kitchen prep scraps, as they have the least contaminants and are easily broken down.

Volunteer Columbia hosted a composting workshop focused on the vermicomposting method, which utilizes the red wiggler worm species. The workshop was held by volunteers Jody Cook and Lindsey Smith ...