Article: WORMS TURN GARBAGE INTO GOLD ... ALMOST.(Life and Arts)(NORTHWEST GARDENS)

Byline: CHRIS SMITHCOLUMNIST

If you've wondered about disposing of your kitchen garbage in a worm box, the questions and answers that follow may be of interest to you.

Q: Why would anyone of sound mind want to keep a box of worms and garbage in or near the house?

CS: Several reasons come to mind. You'll keep compostable materials out of the landfill, harvest a valuable soil amendment, provide an interesting science project for kids and have fishing bait whenever you need it.

If you worry about an unpleasant odor, you may be surprised to know that properly managed worm boxes don't stink.

Q: I grow a few vegetable crops in ...

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