Garden Wormeries: An Introduction to Vermiculture

By Andy Machin A garden wormery is a simple thing which brings with it various benefits. By setting one up in your own garden you can save money and protect the environment at the same time. But it might not be something you have considered doing before and you might be missing out. Here is a brief introduction which may surprise you. The wormery is little more than a self-contained area in which worms live and by their natural action can naturally recycle your food waste and scraps in to a compost - known as vermiculture - which is a natural fertilizer which you can use on your own garden for free. No more expensive trips out to buy product brand compost as you can now produce your own. A wormery consists of a number of tiers in which the worms live and do their magic. A shallow layer of soil is at the bottom of the structure on to which is placed material which the worms can use for bedding. This is often simple paper scrapping. On top of that goes your food waste and a lid finishes things off so the worms cannot escape. The worms hang out and feed on the food waster you give them all the while slowly turning it all in to the natural vermicompost which you can pull out and use on your own garden as a totally natural fertiliser. The humble garden worm is actually an extremely important part of our planet's natural balance. Even more so these days as people take a more responsible attitude to environmental protection and it is here where the worm comes in to play. Any garden needs worms to do many things, not only natural composting. They help to ventilate soil through their burrowing to encourage oxygenation which is essential for a healthy garden in which plants can thrive. In addition to saving money by using your natural organic fertiliser, utilising your own wormery also means that the amount of rubbish you produce is much less. The vermicompost produced by your wormery is a totally natural alternative to commercial chemical plant based fertilisers which is environmentally friendly. If you have children then it can be fun and educational for them to get them involved and take an interest in. They will learn about how important it is to take a responsible outlook on recycling and how easy it is to do using things which are already in the garden. So now you have discovered a little about just how easy it is to get started with your own wormery and some of the benefits you can enjoy as a result. All that is left for you to do is get on with it. May your vermicompsting be successful and fun. To lean even more about starting your own garden wormery please visit http://gardenwormeryguide.com for practical hints and tips. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Andy_Machin Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/6172771