I'm getting things together for my small seed starting operation. I'm setting out the garden map, reading my companion gardening books to see what works together, pricing out trays, domes, fertilizer, pots. It's all very exciting! I hope to purchase a lot of supplies this weekend. I'll let you know where I get my goods. There is one thing I did get yesterday: WORM CASTINGS! Ah yeeesss, worm poo. As I mentioned in an earlier blog entry this year, I'm getting these castings from Sophia Organic. I have their link on the right side of this page. Yesterday, I met Michael, one of the guys who started this company, and I purchased 10lbs of castings. Interesting guy. You might run into him at some of the farmers markets around Indy. I have some quotes from his site:
About Worm Castings
Earthworms digest large quantities of organic matter in our soil as they feed, which they then expel as a residue known as worm castings – in short, worm pooh. Gardeners know this to be the most nutrient-dense organic matter available.
- GROW: Earthworm Bounty™ 100% organic earthworm castings is an excellent soil builder and can be used as an additive to your own favorite potting mix.
- In soil, castings retain water and release nutrients in a form that is easily used by plants.
- They are safe for children and pets, even immediately after application – and no odor!
- Most importantly, GROW: Earthworm Bounty™ provides beneficial bacteria which is the key mechanism to all healthy plant growth.
Pretty cool! I'm ready to put my Big Mac overalls on and get to bidness! eh huh, I mean business. I do have to inform you that I have been listening to a lot of 90's R&B lately. So I've had Return of the Mack stuck in my head for weeks. Anyway, you should definitely give Sophia Organic a look-see. Their worm castings might be what you need. I'll be documenting my results so you can see how it worked for me.
A side note: Miss 38th Street and I became engaged this past weekend. That was on another level exciting! She's still my Miss 38th Street, though.
Till next time, take care everyone!
