Worms rock!
Jan. 1st, 2013 11:12 pmWorms were said to be Darwin’s favorite organism, and for good reason: it seems they can break down most anything. Studies have shown they can detoxify soil with cadmium, lead and other heavy metals.
Worms Produce Another Kind of Gold for Farmers
www.nytimes.com/2013/01/01/science/worms-produce-another-kind-of-gold-for-farmers.html
New research suggests that vermicompost, a worm-created soil additive, helps plants grow with more vigor, and makes them more resistant to disease and insects, than those grown with other types of composts and fertilizers. ...
Worms Produce Another Kind of Gold for Farmers
www.nytimes.com/2013/01/01/science/worms-produce-another-kind-of-gold-for-farmers.html
New research suggests that vermicompost, a worm-created soil additive, helps plants grow with more vigor, and makes them more resistant to disease and insects, than those grown with other types of composts and fertilizers. ...