I used to buy fishing worms from a local earthworm farmer. At the time I wasn't too knowledgeable on the end product produced by the worms. Only after further interest in gardening did I discover the benefits of what these little creatures provided.
I asked the farmer if he would consider letting me take his excess by products for use in my garden. His reply was "No." He had discovered the benefits a long time ago. He did agree to let me have any extra compost, for a fee! We agreed on $1.50 a gallon. This has to be some of the best compost and fertilizer around. As the worms go through the various clippings, paper and kitchen waste deposited in the compost bin it becomes some of the most natural enriched material available to the plants.
The by product, earth worm castings, has become a staple of my garden routine. It is hard to overdo the mix into the soil as it produces no burning effect. I wouldn't go overboard but a good even mixture throughout the soil will do wonders for your garden, pot plants or shrubs. The problem is getting it.
Some area garden centers may stock earth worm casting in bags. You may be able to locate a person raising earth worms. If they will part with it you have a valuable source. Do some checking in your area.
You may also consider making your own compost. There are several bins made for this purpose or you can construct your own. Check out the "Earth Worm Factory" at: www.hbhstore.com.
While there are many other products available, it is hard to beat the natural process that earth worms produce for our soils.
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