{"product_id":"9781771422291","title":"Worms at Work: Harnessing the Awesome Power of Worms with Vermiculture and Vermicomposting","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFertilize your garden naturally—a guide to growing your plants in healthy, happy soil\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeople 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\u003ecompletely 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\u003eIn true Crystal Stevens’ fashion, \u003ci\u003eWorms 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\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e• Simple designs to build your own vermicompost bin\u003cbr\u003e• Caring for your worms\u003cbr\u003e• Garden applications for your worm castings\u003cbr\u003e• Lesson plans to incorporate vermicomposting into the school science curriculum\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you’re tending to a small backyard garden or managing a large farm, \u003ci\u003eWorms at Work\u003c\/i\u003e can show you how to start vermicomposting today in order to grow healthy plants in healthy, happy soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eCrystal Stevens\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of \u003ci\u003eGrow 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\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Society Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47136848642288,"sku":"9781771422291","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781771422291_p0.jpg?v=1769890748","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781771422291","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}