{"product_id":"worms-at-work-crystal-stevens-9780865718401","title":"Worms at Work: Harnessing the Awesome Power of Worms with Vermiculture and Vermicomposting","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e Fertilize your garden naturally--a guide to growing your plants in healthy, happy soil \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e People want to know where their food comes from, who grows it and how it is grown. Interest in permaculture, backyard composting, and gardening in general, is growing. So how does the budding gardener ensure that his soil is healthy and nutrient-rich enough to support all the produce he intends to grow? Here's a hint--think worms  Vermiculture is the healthiest and most cost-effective way to ensure that your soil receives the nourishment that it needs. A simple vermicompost bin can produce the \u003ci\u003e completely natural \u003c\/i\u003e, nutrient-rich fertilizer that can be used to boost soil health and, in turn, increase your crop yield. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In true Crystal Stevens' fashion, \u003ci\u003e Worms at Work \u003c\/i\u003e is a practical, easy-to-implement guide to fertilizing your garden naturally. It discusses the vital role worms play in boosting soil health, and the reasons why every gardener should use vermicompost in order to decrease reliance on toxic synthetic fertilizers. Coverage includes: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Simple designs to build your own vermicompost bin \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Caring for your worms \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Garden applications for your worm castings \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Lesson plans to incorporate vermicomposting into the school science curriculum \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e Whether you're tending to a small backyard garden or managing a large farm, \u003ci\u003e Worms at Work \u003c\/i\u003e can show you how to start vermicomposting today in order to grow healthy plants in healthy, happy soil. \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e Crystal Stevens \u003c\/b\u003e is the author of \u003ci\u003e Grow Create Inspire \u003c\/i\u003e and has been co-manager of La Vista CSA Farm for the past 7 years. She teaches regular Vermiculture 101 workshops. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Crystal Stevens\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0865718407\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780865718401\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e New Society Publishers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/23\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.55lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90h x 7.30w x 0.20d","brand":"Crystal Stevens","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43995626373375,"sku":"9780865718401","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_2e325b9d-182b-4639-a27a-e12a005fca54.jpg?v=1683336882","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/worms-at-work-crystal-stevens-9780865718401","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}