The 35th anniversary edition of the popular composting handbook Worms Eat My Garbage, originally authored by vermiculture pioneer Mary Appelhof, was released this summer. Fayetteville author Joanne Olszewski is carrying forward Appelhof's legacy, updating the book with the latest science as well as traveling and lecturing about composting with worms. Olszewski demonstrates both backyard and in-house vermicomposting at her Fayetteville residence.
Fayetteville Author, Worm Enthusiast Updates Vermicompost Handbook
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Joanne Olszewski shows off some freshly made vermicompost contained in a composting worm bin inside her Fayetteville studio.
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Olszewski demonstrates how red earthworms, Eisenia fetida, quickly render watermelon rind into compost.
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Olszewski opens her backyard cedar vermicompost box, revealing rich compost created by red earthworms.
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Olszewski top dresses her backyard garden plants with nutrient rich vermicompost.
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Front cover of updated “Worms Eat My Garbage,” newly published by Massachusetts garden publishing house Storey.";s:
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