Now that you have experimented with composting in a jar, it’s time to take it to the next level and divert more of your family’s fruit and vegetable scraps from the landfill. There are many ways to compost, but one of the best ways is vermicomposting. “Vermi” means worm, and a group of worms is called a clew. Vermicomposting uses clews of special hungry worms called Red Wigglers. These critters eat their weight in decomposing fruits and vegetables and digest them, breaking down the minerals and elements into the most usable form for plants.

Known as Black Gold, worm castings are an extremely potent, 100% organic fertilizer that significantly increases plants and soil’s microbial and nutrient health. It is a natural pest deterrent and helps soil retain moisture.

All EUSD schools have student maintained worm farms! If they can do it, so can you!