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Stemmer, John, 1941-

Gardening with worms : a manual for New Zealanders / John Stemmer. - Rev. ed. - Nelson, N.Z. : J. Stemmer, 2010. - 102 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 21 cm

"Organics, gardening, recycling, zero waste"--Cover. Previous edition: 2004.

A strange and fascinating journey -- Why grow worms? -- How to raise worms -- Building a worm box -- Bedding -- Liming -- Covers -- Feeding the worms -- Key points to remember -- Well-liners -- Raising of works : recycling units -- Big Doris -- Long flat box -- Plastic compost bins -- Worm castings -- The home garden -- General situations -- Lawns -- Fruit trees -- Weeding -- Green crops and manures -- Natural fertilizer sprays -- Sprays for bugs -- Clay banks -- Examples of various mulches -- Pasture worms -- Liquid worm castings -- The reason for change. "Organics, gardening, recycling, zero waste" -- Cover. -Includes advertising. -- Contents:A strange and fascinating journey -- Why grow worms? -- How to raise worms -- Building a worm box -- Bedding -- Liming -- Covers -- Feeding the worms -- Key points to remember -- Well-liners -- Raising of works : recycling units -- Big Doris -- Long flat box -- Plastic compost bins -- Worm castings -- The home garden -- General situations -- Lawns -- Fruit trees -- Weeding -- Green crops and manures -- Natural fertilizer sprays -- Sprays for bugs -- Clay banks -- Examples of various mulches -- Pasture worms -- Liquid worm castings -- The reason for change.

"This book deals with worms in the home garden, their uses and benefits, recycling, organics and conservation for New Zealand conditions"--Back cover.

ISBN: 0473179806 9780473179809 0476004284 9780476004283

Source: www.copypress.co.nz

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Earthworm culture.
Earthworms.
Soil management.
Vermicomposting--New Zealand.
Gardening--New Zealand

Dewey Class. No.: 639.75