How Do You Make A Wormery?
There’s a reason the earthworm is said to be a farmer’s best friend. Worms eat organic materials (e.g., leaves, manure, vegetables) they find at the top of a layer of dirt and bring that food, either intact or partially digested, down to the lower levels of soil via tunneling. The tunneling action aerates the soil, and the food that’s brought down mixes with the earth, making the ground more nutritionally-dense and fertile. It’s not just farm fields that benefit from this rototilling action, but all plant-rich ecosystems that harbor worms. You can watch earthworms in action by making your own wormery. Step 1 Tape one side of a shoe box lid to the side of the shoe box so it opens like a hinged door. (Some shoe boxes come assembled this way.) Poke holes in the top end of the box. Worms need air! Step 2 Cut the top off of the soda bottle so it has a wide opening. Remove the label as best you can. Make sure the inside of the bottle is clean. Step 3 Fill the bottle with alternate layers of
