When Suzie Bradford’s 2-year-old son sees a large earthworm in their yard, he gets a bit squeamish. Bradford says her son is deterred by the earthworm’s large size, partly because he’s used to red wriggler worms they use in worm composting.
While the traditional pile of dirt, leaves and food scraps is what most people think of when one says “compost,” worm composting is becoming more popular, providing people with a way to do away with their food scraps while giving children an impromptu science lesson.
“[After becoming a stay at home …