Composting with Worms, Vermicomposting, Organic Gardening

Book and Video
Recycle With Earthworms: The Red Wiggler Connection

Recycle with Earthworms: The Book!
The Red Wiggler Connection: The Video!
by Shelley C. Grossman & Toby Weitzel
earthworm animation

Finally, this book tells it all...

Why composting with worms is important

How vermicomposting actually works

The role of the red wiggler, worm castings

Raising earthworms, setting up a worm bin

Learn waste management, organic gardening

Many illustrations, easy to understand and employ

®2004-2007 Vermicoast

This infinity symbol represents the reuse of rich organic materials, using worms to create a totally organic and a microbiologically rich soil amendment."

Like to Garden? Heard of composting with worms? It is called vermicomposting. We present you with a fun-filled project that can involve the entire family.

In the 21st century our many problems with waste management escalate. Learn how you can take responsibility for your own organic waste while producing one of the finest time-release, totally organic soil amendments.

Whether your passion is vegetable gardening or beautiful flowers, lush house plants, soil fertility or waste reduction, this book and companion video are right up your alley!

The Book This work is absolutely the best we've seen on the subject! Vermicomposting and raising earthworms has never been so easy to understand and employ. This book is by two Master Composters with a combined experience of 25 years experience is a "must read." Shelley Grossman and Toby Weitzel share their wealth of knowledge with environment-conscious organic gardeners, hobbyists, and commercial farmers. Whether you are a novice or an expert, you will appreciate the precise, clear, personal instruction as the authors reveal their trade secrets. Tons of illustrations and an important trouble-shooting chapter, too!

The Video What a great companion to the book ! This shows you, without gimmicks or sales pitches, how to be successful in your vermicomposting and worm raising venture. The sole purpose of this 31 minute high quality video is to make sure you understand the techniques and principles described in their acclaimed work. Sit back ... relax ... enjoy ... and understand worm composting and raising from a fresh, innovative perspective.

Table of Contents
Introduction - The importance of Composting Beneath it All - Soil Effects of Earthworms in Soil About Earthworms Composting Masters-Red Wigglers Worm Anatomy and Physiology Worm Reproduction and Development Keeping Worms Setting Up a Worm Bin Feeding Earthworms - Do's and Don'ts Things Happen	1 5 8 12 16 19 27 32 34 43 48		Worm Bin Trouble Shooting Guide Special Situations Harvesting Worm Castings Worm Myths Appendix Plastic vs. Paper in the Waste Stream Common Organic Waste Resources Information and Resources for Worm Related Items Glossary Further Reading Index	56 58 60 69 73 75 77 79 81 87 90

What others say about this book and video...

Casting Call Newsletter, October 1997

Shelley Grossman and Toby Weitzel, Master Composters in Carlsbad, California, have produced a book and video, linking vermicomposting with an emphasis upon recycling. The book, Recycle With Earthworms: the Red Wiggler Connection, discusses earthworm biology as well as construction and maintenance of worm bins. And from beginning to end the concern for waste reduction is evident. This responsibility falls upon individuals who will have an impact upon society. The presentation of subject matter is within the reach of anyone who wants to find out more about vermicomposting.

Worm Digest

"Shelley and Toby are dedicated to their mission of waste reduction and have designed their video and book to help others to adopt red wigglers as partners in reducing their waste stream."

Ralph Laughlin, Master Gardener and Master Composter

"This is simply the best work I've seen that tells how vermicomposting actually works, and how you can manage your herd and correct problems as they arise ... indispensable to the beginner and experienced gardener alike. It almost drags you into the yard to apply many of the ideas presented here for the first time ... an uncommonly valuable guide about one of the fastest growing and delightful movements in horticulture today - worm composting."

About the authors...

Shelley Celeste Grossman is a certified Master Composter, trained by the San Diego Solid Waste Management Department, who has devoted many hours to community service and education. She and Melissa (Toby) Weitzel, developed and implemented the prototypes for elementary school worm composting programs in her area. The students not only participate in waste reduction through recycling, but also maintain a small agribusiness selling castings and worms.

Toby Weitzel has worked as manager of elementary school on-site agricultural programs for many years. She has developed and taught numerous related science curricula. She is a certified Master Composter, and is committed to the principles and benefits of sustainable agriculture. Toby has been gone from Vermicoast for many years. She is on another path of composting and doing well.

Both authors are accomplished vermicomposters with combined experience of over 35 years.

Consulting Services Available
Red Wiggler Worms For Sale (by the pound)
Castings For Sale (by the pound)

Shipping available to the continental US.
All orders are shipped upon receipt of payment by check or money order.
For more information: call 760-434-4223 or e-mail shelleyvermicoast@roadrunner.com

Order The Book Recycle With Earthworms A Shields Publications Book ISBN 0 914116 32-0 $14.00		Order The Video The Red Wiggler Connection $24.00

Order Both The Book and The Video $35.00

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