Worms can compost kitchen scraps and shredded paper much faster than the aerobic compost process utilized in most commercial backyard compost bins. A vermicomposting (worm composting) bin can be built ...

Halloween, that one magical, mystical time of year when ghosts, goblins and lots and lots of sugar come out to play. Don’t get us wrong, we love Halloween and all the sweet treats that come with it, ...

Last Sunday I arrived at a lovely River Forest home to attend a party for its newest occupants: 1,000 red worms. Friends and neighbors of Mary Susan Chen gathered to snack on macaroons, sip green tea ...

Lately, social media feeds have been crawling with testimonials about "parasite cleanses" and DIY worm detoxes. Many people may be unknowingly infected, influencers on TikTok and Instagram claim, and ...