Earthworms, also known as Lumbricus terrestris or angleworms, can grow up to 14 inches. The common earthworm is something that all of us in North America are familiar with. Most of us, at a young age, were introduced to these “slimy, gooey” types of worms and learned to either … [Read more...]
Adding and Caring for Earthworms in the Garden
It's a little known fact that Charles Darwin's last book was about earthworms and their value to both geology and agriculture. It's no wonder he turned his attention to such humble creatures. Few things in nature are as effective at improving tilth and aeration as the earthworm, … [Read more...]