News — Urban Wyrm

Vermicomposting, the name for composting with the help of worms, is a fantastic way to recycle organic waste into nutrient-rich compost for your garden. But not all worms are created equal when it comes to composting! If you’re considering starting your own wormery to harvest the casts for compost, then you need to make sure you choose the right type of worm. Let’s explore some of the most popular composting worms and explain why Dendrobaena worms (Urban Wyrm’s colleagues in the soil) are the top choice. What do vermicomposting worms do? Composting worms differ from earthworms you might find in...

Although organic gardeners have been using worm casts for years, including our affiliated partner Charles Dowding, the wider gardening community is only now beginning to learn about their fantastic benefits for plants. Many of you have asked us here at Urban Wyrm whether worm castings are good for all plants - and the short answer is yes! Read on to find out how plants benefit from the organic goodness of worm casts and how you should use them.

Worm tea is a nutrient-rich liquid fertiliser which can nourish your plants whilst promoting soil health.

Urban Wyrm is delighted to win Best New Sustainable Product at the South West Growers Show 2024.