The Mills of God grind slowly

"... yet they grind exceeding small," sang the poet Longfellow. As the mind glances back through geological ages, we see the "mills of God" at work—wind and water, fire and flood, frost and sun, cosmic convulsion and seismic upheaval--all uniting in preparation of earth's surface for the coming of life. We see form take shape from substance, see order emerge from chaos. The primordial mists fade and life slowly spreads over the low surfaces of the earth—vegetation, animal, man. The seasons in orderly procession come and go; law rules. The eternal cycle of nature has been established—from earth, through life, back to earth. In contemplative mood, we hold a handful of rich, dark earth—humus. It is without form, yet within it all forms are potential. It is without structure, yet within it all the wonders of civilization sleep. It appears dead, yet within it all life re­sides. Negligently we toss it to the ground. A movement focuses our attention. What is that small, living thing we have so rudely disturbed? Why, it is an earthworm—just a poor, naked, blind worm, without tooth or claw, no weapon of offense or defense, no feet to run away, no mind to be afraid. And yet, for a moment we have held within our hand one of the "mills of God," one of the major forces which have wrought mightily upon the face of the earth that life may exist and continue to exist.

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A DYING SOIL

There is nothing  in the whole of nature which is more  important than or deserves as much attention as the soil .Truly  it  is  the soil  which  makes the work a  friendly  environment  for  mankind . It is the soil which nourishes and  provides  for the whole  of nature; the whole  of  creation  depends upon  the soil  which is  the ultimate  foundation  for our existence

FRIEDRICH  ALBERT  FALLOU  1862

What is vermiculture?

In broad terms, vermiculture basically means the artificial rearing or cultivation of earthworms. The goal of vermiculture is to continually increase the number of worms to ensure a sustainable harvest of vermicompost.

What is vermicast?

Vermicast is the humus rich excretion of earthworms. Earthworms eat organic material and as it passes through their systems is converted into vermicast.

The benefits of vermicast

Vermicast improves the structure of soil and increases its water holding capacity providing an amazing source of nutrients for plants.  Think of it as nature’s way of completing the recycling loop: being born, living, dying and being re-born as a useful fertilizer that promotes fertility and stimulates healthy root development in plants.  Vermicast is by far the best fertilizer on the market and lasts up to six types longer than any other type of potting soil. In some countries farmers who utilize vermicompost consider it to be as much as 7 times richer than normal compost and it is a proven fact that an increase in growth and crop yield is experienced. Aristotle referred to worms as the ‘intestines of the earth’ and it is fairly obvious that mankind’s relationship with worms is vital and requires nurturing.

Environmental and health benefits

Earthworms are experts at converting garbage into valuable manure and help keep our environment healthy. Vermiculture is a sustainable system for the treatment of solid waste as it is simple, effective and noiseless. It is a great way to cut down on household waste. Since it is an organic process there are no risks such as those associated with traditional pesticides and fertilizers.

Vermicast versus Vermicompost

 

 

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