Dirt in heavily polluted areas can also be unhealthy for kids, as it could contain harmful contaminants, he noted. This clearly wouldn't be the sort of dirt that you'd want your child to be ...

Learn about the basics of healthy soil growth, and how to add nutrients to soil to promote healthy microorganisms, bacteria, and fungi growth while promoting worm activity.

At Apricot Lane Farms in Moorpark, a 40-foot-long vermicomposting (vermi=worm) bin is utilized in providing mineral nutrition to more than 200 varieties of fruits and vegetables grown on site.

Vermicomposting vs. Regular Composting. In a traditional compost pile or bin, bacteria, microorganisms and moisture break down kitchen and yard scraps into a light organic material. This type of ...

Playing outside in the dirt. Dirt exposure strengthens immunity Spending time in natural outdoor environments allows children to encounter a wide range of bacteria, fungi and other microorganisms.

But Lowry also points to another soil study. Researchers had one group of people sow seeds into soil rich with beneficial bacteria and another into inert dirt. Meanwhile, the scientists measured ...

At Apricot Lane Farms in Moorpark, a 40-foot-long vermicomposting (vermi=worm) bin is utilized in providing mineral nutrition to more than 200 varieties of fruits and vegetables grown on site.