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Soil Food Web" Sometimes scientists can talk over the layman's head and not even realize that the message is not being conveyed. This book is written in a very understandable language, that even a simple worm farmer like myself could understand and relate to. A must read for anyone who wants to learn more about the life producing your food.
Smart gardeners understand that soil is alive and what is in the soil is what supports plant life. Healthy soil is exploding with life - beyond the worms and insects we can see with the naked eye - there are a multitude of bacteria, fungi, and other microbial forms of life vital to the soil food web that sustains healthy plant life. Resorting to chemicals destroys this delicate balance and results in an unhealthy situation for the soil, the plants, and the environment. You can't destroy this balance and not have an affect on the people, the children, family and friends. As gardeners, farmers, and inhabitants of the Earth we have an obligation to the next generation to leave behind a healthy soil. Venture beyond your current understanding that good soil grows healthy plants and understand why...This book available now from Amazon.com by clicking on the buy link.
Organic Landscape Alliance In response to the
increasing need for information about organic landscaping and lawn
care practices, the Organic Landscape Alliance (OLA) has launched
its new website, providing the public with a credible source of
industry information. The non-profit trade organization’s website
www.organiclandscape.org
includes fact sheets on organic lawn care and landscaping... Atlantic Canadian Organic Regional Network (ACORN) Atlantic Canadian Organic Regional Network (ACORN) has created a new on-line “gardener’s tool.” The Grower’s Database is a free website that lists the top 100 pests and weeds. Within the database, are pictures of the various growth stages to help with identification, as well as information on the life and growth cycle, damage caused, prevention options and treatments – all without the use of chemical pesticides and herbicides. The pest and weed database is free for anyone to use. Just go to www.acornorganic.org and select “Grower’s Database.”
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Travel through Wendell the Worm's
World. Learn about worms as recycling, worm body parts, worm
fun, and view the worm art gallery.
Worm Bin Project - Students learn about decomposition and the worm's life cycle. Mazon Creek Fossils - Information on worm fossils in the Chicago area. Science Museum of Minnesota Online Worm Project - See first graders at the Museum Magnet School exploring the world of worms. Worm Words Glossary for Teachers - Learn the words that pertain to worms and worm composting. The Burrow - One of the most comprehensive worm composting sites on the Web. Everything, and I mean everything, you would want to know about worms. Let's Get Growing - An online catalog with hundreds of environmental science and nature education products including worm bins for K-12 classrooms. Worm Supplies - Find a worm grower near you in the United States or Canada. Do a search for worms on this site. New Zealand City Church Council
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