I have employed hundreds of workers to transform my kitchen scraps into nutrient-rich compost for the garden. They work without pay and multiply like crazy. The workers are a hungry crew of worms -- ...

Here are some tips for creating your own worm compost bin: Get yourself a bin. You can make or buy one. If you make one, make sure it has plenty of air vents. Without air circulating through the bin, ...

Beatrice Reiss has a magnetic warmth about her that draws people to her when she volunteers at the Master Gardener clinics. She wants people to learn about gardening, and she’s there to teach. But her ...

There are many reasons I love gardening, but one of the best is there is always something new to learn. So last week, when I had an opportunity to visit a worm casting farm, I jumped at the chance. It ...

Furniture maker Cliff Spencer’s workshop in Marina del Rey is a long way from where Paul Vander Werf lives near Trona, northeast of Ridgecrest, Calif. In Trona, the area averages fewer than 4 inches ...