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Vermicomposting Indoor A worms-and-waste tutorial.

What Is Vermicomposting?

Vermi means “worm” in Latin, and “vermiculture” is the science of raising worms. Worms are little wiggly creatures that consume organic debris and dirt, and produce tiny, brown squiggly things we call “worm castings.”

Vermicompost refers to the finished product of vermiculture — an amazing mix of worm castings, fresh humus and decaying organic matter. Worm castings help retain soil moisture; they also add nitrogen and microbes to the soil. Vermicomposting is simply

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