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WORM RELATED LINKS Vermico -Peter Bogdanov hit the press in 1996 with a publication called Casting Call, which is a bimonthly newsletter published in February, April, June, August, October, and December. He is located in Merlin, Oregon. The primary focus is on vermiculture, composting, soil fertility and related issues of organic waste. This is an excellent publication to help keep you abreast of what is happening in the worm industry. He is an excellent reporter covering stories that truly pertain to current events involving vermiculture and interviews the people who are making news worldwide. Every year he holds a Vermiculture Seminar in Portland which gets worldwide attendance and attracts presenters that are top in the field. Soil Foodweb -Dr. Elaine Ingham is a leading authority on soil health. As a scientist she has done an enormous amount of research on what effects soil health and what can be done to encourage all the beneficials alive in the soil. These beneficials directly effect the health of that which is growing in the soil. Her studies include worm castings and compost tea. North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service - This directory provides a listing of companies and individuals who are involved in the vermiculture or vermicomposting industry. Although some of the listings are researchers and educators, the majority of the people listed sell worms, vermiculture supplies and/or vermicomposting information. Mary Applehof is WormWoman
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one in this country has done more for the self-image of worms than
Mary Appelhof, the undisputed and nationally recognized, "Worm
Woman."
Worm World -
Travel through Wendell the Worm's World. Learn
about worms as recycling, worm body parts, Worm Bin Project - Students learn about decompostion and the worm's life cycle. Mazon Creek Fossils - Information on worm fossils in the Chicago area. Science Museum of Minnesota
Online Worm Project - See
first graders at the Museum Magnet Worm Words Glossary for Teachers - Learn the words that pertain to worms and worm composting. The Burrow - One of the most comprehensive worm composting sites on the Web. Everything, and I mean everything, you would want to know about worms. Let's Get Growing - An online catalog with hundreds of environmental science and nature education products including worm bins for K-12 classrooms. Worm Supplies - Find a worm grower near you in the United States or Canada. A Guide to Worm Composting - Tips for making and using a worm bin. COMPOSTING RELATED LINKS Mike McGroarty is just a regular guy with a lovely wife, two kids, and a dog. He's been involved in the landscaping and nursery business since about the age of 16, and slowly but surely has developed a lifetime love affair with plants. He has a really cool website where he shows you how he has made good money from his backyard nursery. Mike has a unique site filled with interesting "backyard" ideas.Mike calls himself the "Dumb Ole Dirt Farmer" but the truth is he is an expert landscape gardener. His website is very interesting and informative. Mike publishes a free gardening newsletter that is full of valuable advice, and you'll enjoy his sense of humor. Visit Mike Today! ORGANIC GARDENING RELATED LINKSGardens Alive! - Over 2000 items from organic fertilizer to rose bushes, organic lawn care, to natural, organic pest control. Beneficial insects... Gardener's Supply - Innovative gardening solutions |
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GARDENING RELATED LINKS
Lehman's - serves
homesteaders, survivalists, home decorators, curiosity- seekers, and
the chronically nostalgic with thousands of unique products. Grain
mills, oil lamps, composting toilets, woodstoves, candles, hand
water pumps, old- fashioned hand tools. We're like a general store
from 1890. Lehman's has a
complete line of canning and preserving equipment for all your
needs. A Birds World - A highly rated site in the garden specialty niche offering fountains, backyard birding products and specialty garden accessories. Plow & Hearth - Over 20 years of experience in providing great products for country living, including hearth products, indoor furnishings and accents, problem solvers and gadgets, garden accents and supplies, outdoor furniture and accessories, comfortable apparel and footwear, seasonal items, gifts and more. Park Seed - For over 135 years, Park Seed Company has maintained the highest standards of excellence in products and service. Park Seed features a great selection of plants, seeds, bulbs, and a wide range of gardening supplies. Wayside Garden - Your garden deserves only the finest trees, shrubs, perennials, and bulbs, and you can find them all Wayside Gardens From Hydrangea to Japanese Maple, Wayside Gardens has classic favorites, surprising newcomers, and choice treasures - even gardening accessories from tools to statuary! Explore the Wayside Gardens great selection of fast growing trees and privacy trees for any landscaping design
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