At Worm Power, we do not use the word “dirt.” Instead, we talk about soil. You may have noticed that, and, in fact, it is done intentionally. We don’t say dirt when discussing soil because it’s not the same. Dirt is dead. Dirt does not... (Read More)
What’s the difference between good soil and great soil? The aggregate. Aggregate is how the soil connects itself, and a good soil aggregate means that nutrients and water can get to roots and microbe communities can thrive. Proper aggregate allows... (Read More)
Are you ruining your soil? We work hard to have the healthiest plants and the prettiest fruits and vegetables, but what if some of the things you think are helping are actually hurting the most important part of your garden: the soil? Sometimes... (Read More)
Organic farming – that phrase is more than a marketing ploy. Organic practices are the most important principles that any grower can implement in their farming production methods. Why is organic farming so important to the farming community? The... (Read More)
At Worm Power, we think earthworms are a pretty big deal. But just in case you might think we’re biased, we wanted to share some results with you from a new study about exactly how much of an impact worms have on plant health and production. Just... (Read More)
Growers hear a lot of talk about what to do for their soil once a crop has been harvested. Cover crops and that old reliable, fertilizing, are both options. But which is right for your needs? Either option poses benefits, but both have drawbacks as... (Read More)
Fall is a busy time for farmers, and it can seem that harvest demands all your time. With all the work that needs to be done gathering in spring and summer crops, it can be tempting to put soil maintenance on the back burner, at least until you’re... (Read More)
“Form ever follows function,” is a well-known and well-serving axiom from architect Lord Sullivan. It is so well-serving that it has been applied to many concepts outside of architecture; it can even be said of the grass on the field that we... (Read More)
We often think about crop needs in terms of what the plants require – irrigation systems, fertilizer -- but what plants really require is good soil. So what does soil need to be good for your crops? As growers, we often hear the words “healthy... (Read More)