For Current and Aspiring Vermicomposters

Weird trivia that might make worm composting sexier:

In those days [1777], most gardeners viewed worms as pests, but their importance had been noticed long before. Cleopatra saw them as sacred because they were important to the fertility of the mud laid down by the Nile, and established a cadre of priests entirely devoted to their wellbeing.

I've been vermicomposting for a year and a half now, off and on (sometimes the bin gets too full, or I need to change over to a new bin and keep procrastinating on doing it). I just gave away a bunch of compost and hope to try some out on my new place's garden this year. Some people have fish tanks. I prefer my worm bin. Not as pretty, but definitely more practical (and cheaper).

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