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From Seeds to Harvest- Worm Farming
By Kathy | April 24, 2009
Greetings Fellow Prairie Muffins!
With the state of the economy the way it is, everyone is looking for ways to stretch a dollar. One of the most effective ways to do this is by gardening; granted this takes a lot of work, but it is so rewarding and educational at the same time. This is also a perfect way to teach children responsibility. We have become so accustomed to convenience foods that growing and preserving anything is a topic that makes many people run the other way.
If you do not have any experience with gardening now is the perfect time to start learning. No one starts off being real successful with gardening, but you’ve got to start somewhere! As for our family, some years we do better than other years; no matter what, it is ALWAYS a learning experience.
Don’t despise meager beginnings. Starting small is better than doing nothing at all.; even if you only plant one pot/bucket with a tomato plant for a salad. Keeping a couple 5 gallon buckets on your porch is usually pretty low maintenance yet still productive. This may be the key to inspiring some young folks in your house.
Check out our From Seeds to Harvest Gardening Challenge!
Today’s topic: Worm Farming
Have you ever thought of worm farming, or even knew there was such a thing?! I heard of this several years ago, and like all ‘good homeschool moms’, I bought a book about it. :o) We live on a lake and know dozens of serious gardeners so I thought this would be a perfect home business for at least one of my kids, only problem was I could not get anyone to get excited about it!!?! I still think it is a great idea!
This is a great thing if you have boys. There are different types of worms to farm and different methods. If you live near fishing areas night crawlers are what you need. You can sell them to local stores/gas stations or even put a sign out in your yard.
You can also farm worms that will create GREAT compost. You can market this compost which is called castings. Or you can sell the worms themselves to local gardeners. I’ve added a few videos on our Teaching Good Things site. Gather your kids around and watch!
So far this week we have discussed raised beds and container gardening, you may want to check it out and join in on our gardening challenge.
Go here to read about our From Seeds to Harvest Gardening Challenge
and get in on the giveaways!
And HERE for the other post in this series for tips and video clips to help you out with your graden.
Topics: Teaching Good Things |
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