For the past few months, Lara Laskay, owner of Urban
Worms, has been traveling the state teaching people about
vermicomposting & organic gardening!
You dont need a yard to have
a beautiful, organic garden. all you need is a few pots, good soil and a
patch of sun.
Vermicomposting is a method of composting that uses the worms’ natural talents to break down trash fast and odor-free. You can easily transform your garden into an organic healthy place to grow fruits and veggies. By using worm castings, beneficial insects, & beneficial microorganism. We can get rid of all pests in our gardens without chemicals.
Vermicomposting is a fun & easy way to reduce your carbon footprint.
Then there is the added benefit of having the most beautiful garden on your block.
The fertilizer that the worms make is called, Castings.
According to the US Department of agriculture, Worm Castings are the best fertilizer you can get.
Plants grown in worm castings have larger leaves, stronger stems, and more root volume.
| Los Angeles | Farmers | Markets | |
| Saturday | 8am-1pm | Pasadena Farmers Market | 2900 N. Sierra Madre Blvd, (in front of Pasadena High School) |
| click on market for link to web site | |||
| Events & Workshops | |||
| Jan 30 | 10-11 am | On the radio with Farmer Fred |  Farmer Fred & I discussed vermicomposting & other wormy stuff!"Get Growing", Talk650-KSTE Sacramento |
| Download the podcast here | |||
| Feb 28 2010 | Previous session | Download the podcast here (6 MB) | |
| March 4-6 | Fresno Home & Garden Show | ||
| March 23-27 | San Francisco Flower & Garden Show |
Click here to see Lara's Worm Tea Video
Click Here to order at our on-line Store
Vermicomposting Workshops
Horticultural Societies,
Businesses,
Trade Shows,
Childrens' groups for all ages
A fun and comprehensive demonstration showing all the basics
of vermicomposting:
* Why
worms? * How
to start a worm bin in your home, school, or office * Feeding
your bin * Harvesting
your Castings * Troubleshooting
your bin * How
to use your Castings * Worm
Tea, making it & using it * How & when to use beneficial insects in your garden
Contact
us today to book your Workshop or Private Consultation.
Down loadable Files
Funding
Info
Are you looking for some financial
assistance in order to book your workshop?
Try one of the following organizations that are helping our
schools and communities:
GEF
Lowes
Captain Planet
Honda Foundation
Annie's Grants for Gardens
Walmart & Sam's Club Giving Programs
Toyota Grants for Science Teachers
ING Unsung Heroes
If you know of any more grants, please let us know so we can add them.
Adopt-A-Worm Bin
Are you a Parent, Grandparent, Aunt, Uncle or Community Member?
Interested in enhancing the learning environment at a local
school?
Our Adopt-a-Worm Bin Program may be the opportunity you are
searching for.
Many people realize the educational value of having worms
in the class and have asked us how they can help make Vermicomposting
part of their child's educational program.
The Adopt-a-Worm Bin Program allows concerned Parents or Guardians
to sponsor a Worm Composter or Worm-Workshop.
Contact
us today to find out more about this responsible and
rewarding program. (818) 506-1284