You can brew worm tea at home, but it's not for you to drink. Worm tea is known for its incredible ability to boost microbiological activity in soil. When I first overheard my colleagues discussing ...

BENTON CITY -- Worms crawl in. Worms crawl out. Worms crawl through and through. And what they leave behind gardeners can't get enough of. The castings are a rich, all-natural source of organic matter ...

Q: I've heard that applying worm castings to the soil is an effective treatment for thrips on rhododendrons. Do you agree? If so, how thick should the layer be and is there an ideal season for it?

When I first overheard my colleagues discussing the benefits of "worm tea," I nearly gagged. The idea of sipping on a warm cup of slimy invertebrates gave me the creeps, I don't care how healthy it is ...