The book that started a backyard worm revolution!

With more than 150??000 copies sold?? this is the bestselling and remains the definitive guide to vermicomposting--a process using red worms to recycle human food waste into nutrient-rich fertilizer for plants. Author Mary Appelhof provides complete illustrated instructions on setting up and maintaining small-scale worm composting systems. Internationally recognized as an authority on vermicomposting?? Appelhof worked with worms for over three decades. Topics include: bin types?? worm species?? reproduction?? care and feeding of worms?? harvesting?? and how to make the finished product of potting soil.