Redworm composting…in a 2L bottle

January 3rd, 2010

Ran across an interesting book called Bottle Biology (apparently funded by the NSF).

Google books has a preview online, and there are two pages devoted to creating a worm bin in a 2L plastic bottle.  They tell you just enough to whet your appetite, though:

Worms play a major role in breaking down plant matter and creating fertile soil.  Earthworms eat fallen leaves and other plant parts.  Their droppings, or “castings,” fertilize the soil. … Observe wonderful worm activity yourself by building a worm column.

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