#Compost, around a cubic metre of it. All materials from last year (2023). Looks good and smells and feels nice. Would already do for a #mulch but I won't be using it until the autumn, so it has another eight or nine months to decompose more. Home to lots of #earthworms.
"Beneath the surface of our #gardens lies a hidden world of unsung heroes – #earthworms. These unassuming creatures, with their remarkable abilities and roles, hold a pivotal position in the intricate tapestry of our ecosystems. From facilitating #soil aeration to enriching it with essential nutrients, earthworms play a crucial role in maintaining the health and vitality of our gardens. In this post, we delve into the intriguing world of these 'garden allies' to uncover the reasons behind their importance and the incredible contributions they make." https://thepolycultureproject.substack.com/p/wiggling-wonders-the-vital-role-of #permaculture
#Earthworms enhance silicate rock weathering, which is a potential CO₂ removal (#CDR) technique. With global worming, this effect could become significant.
Anybody who's touched soil with their bare hands could have told you that without earthworms the soil is no good. That the absence of earthworms is a telltale of poisoned or poor soil quality.
But I'm glad the contribution of earthworms to agriculture has been estimated. Imagine inventing a new method to increase crop yield by 6.5% to 10%: you'd be deemed a hero. For earthworms that's just their way of life.
Larger and larger groups of what are essentially #poachers encroaching on protected land have invaded the forest and are cutting down trees and pulling up plants at a rapid rate. Whole patches of the tree-dense area are now bare.
@msquebanh Do you have any pointers on how to find more info about these worms? Invasive amynthas earthworms are wreaking havoc on North American soil and forests and nobody seems to know anything about these worms' native habitat.
J'ai vu passer ce matin un pouet (en anglais) à propos des vers de terre invasifs aux Etats Unis, j'y ai jeté un œil distrait ce matin, mais ça m'intrigue depuis... Je découvre que nos lombrics européens posent des problèmes aux américains depuis leur introduction accidentelle il y a 200 ans, et plus récemment les vers asiatiques (dont on doit se méfier nous aussi). Quelqu'un a plus d'infos sur le sujet ? #earthworms
Absolute stress in the #NatureMatchCuts#podcast#studio. That's what you get when you talk to nature!
A delegation of angry #earthworms delivers a petition. It has to stop that my dog Bilbo breads their buddies in sand, dries them and abuses them as chewing gum. Even if he is one of the podcast stars.
They demand as reparation that I not only interview one creature but invite them to a panel discussion in the next edition! I was actually going to invite shrimp. Gardening animals ... #SciComm