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Testimonials:

  • Factory is all set up - so once you have a batch acclimated and ready I am ready for them. Your videos are warm and wonderful, full of worm love.

          John B

  • My Lanzones     (Lansium domesticum) that has been sitting on my frontyard without any signs of fruiting for many years, all of a sudden fruited this year after just 2 or 3 months on vermitea and vermicast.

    BEN
     

  • Christy,
    I love your videos and I've learned a lot from watching.

    Steve
     

  • Hi Christy, I wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed your pod casts. I just found them by accident. I been trying to figure this worm thing out for awhile. You did a good job of doing that. Also, your pod casts were so friendly. I sort of felt like I was sitting across the table from you.

    I can't wait to get the worm tower and get started.  Keep up the good work Christy! your a special person!

    Tom P
     

  • Hi Christy.

    The worms arrived today! I even saw one of the babies when I was
    looking in my bin. I couldn't believe how tiny it was. :)

    I live in an apartment building so the manager brought the package to my air conditioned apartment so they were just fine. Although I wonder what she thought of this box labeled "LIVE WORMS". :)

    Thanks again!
      Carla

     

  • Hi Christy,

    Just to let you know I received the 2 lbs. of red worms Thursday, June 5th, 2008. I received them in very good condition and am very happy with them. I'm using horse manure and they seem to be comfortable with that. I don't know how long it will take for the castings to appear, or when to harvest as of yet, but I'm sure that as I keep a close eye on things I will find out. Thank you very much for such a wonderful product.

    Best Regards,

    Dave
     

  • Received worms yesterday and they’re real healthy.

    Thanks,
    Michael

     

  • My worms arrived today and they are in good condition.

    Thank you,
    Amy

     

  • Yes, they arrived on Friday and they're great. Moving around and eating our veggie and fruit scraps already.

    Thank you!
    Liz
     

  • Christy,

    I did receive the worms today and did not see any that were not alive. I have transferred them to a 10 gallon tub that I modified with holes, according to the directions. They are all moving and seem to be "happy".

    Thank you,
    Cathy
     

  • The worms arrived alive and well, and are fast finding a new home.

    Jack
     

  • Hi Christy.

    Worms safely arrived yesterday P.M. While I've no experience or much knowledge about worms, I'd say they were fat and happy. They've been enthroned in nice new digs...with much to feast on to welcome their arrival.

    Thanks Again. Larry D
     

  • Hi Christy,
    Just wanted to let you know that we received our worms and they all looked fat and happy .....even the lil' babies!!

    Thanks again!
    Sandra G



     

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Worm Education Links

 

"Teaming With Microbes: A Gardener's Guide to the 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.”

Worm Education Links

Worm World - 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 decompostion 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.

A Guide to Worm Composting - Tips for making and using a worm bin.


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A Journey in Video

Plans are in the works for a series of videos that would take you from start to finish (so to speak) of how to have your own worm bin composting project.  Once the set-up process was complete the series will continue with the maintenance of the bin including feeding and harvesting worms and castings.

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All About Christy Ruffner

"Teaming With Microbes: A Gardener's Guide to the 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.

 

 

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