How Do You Dig For Red Worms?
Nothing could signify spring more than the emergence of red worms in the warming soil. Buried deep below the frost line, the little red wigglers drive toward the surface in the warming days of spring. Although they retreat in the heat of summer and cold of winter, by knowing where to look, you can dig for red worms almost year-round. Grab your shovel, small container and head for areas that have some cover over the bare ground. Leaves, old rotted pieces of wood or the compost pile can provide a rich resource for red worms. Scrape back the organic covering over the ground with the shovel. Chances are you will see the red worms on top of the soil or retreating back into their holes as soon as the debris is pulled back. Grab the surface worms first and sprinkle a little of the topsoil that they are wiggling through into the small container. You can add some coffee grounds to the container. The grounds will promote some beneficial bacteria that the worms eat as a supplemental food source.
