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April 06, 2008

Worm Castings Rock!

Earthworm castings are the powerhouse ingredient in many of our products, including our premium OceanOcean_forest Forest Potting Soil. So why do we get so excited about worm poop?

We start with rich compost. Remember that worm castings are nothing more than compost that has passed through the gut of a worm. Compost, or decomposed organic matter, is a basic building block of healthy soil.

Worms make it even better. As compost passes through the body of an earthworm, beneficial bacteria flourish. These helpful microbes fight off plant disease and help transform nutrients in the soil into a form that easier for plant roots to use.

Our high-quality earthworm castings are a cornerstone to many of our earth-friendly gardening products. It’s what makes our potting soils so rich and our liquid fertilizers so delicious—for plants, that is.