Every gardener should aim to create a natural and organic home garden, but making this dream a reality isn’t always easy.

We all know the early bird gets the worm, but how does he find it? That American Robin in your neighborhood park—how did it ...

Earthworms may be good for your garden, but they also have the potential to disrupt forest ecosystems across much of North ...

Some worm species in your garden are a sign of healthy soil, while others point to issues like acidity or too much moisture.

Earthworms could become unexpected allies in the global fight against antibiotic resistance by helping farmers turn manure into safer, high-value organic fertilizer through a process called ...

Earthworms could become unexpected allies in the global fight against antibiotic resistance, by helping farmers turn manure into safer, high-value organic fertilizer through a process called ...

(Beyond Pesticides, November 4, 2025) A study of earthworms published in Environmental Science & Technology highlights how chemical mixtures can have both synergistic and species-specific effects, ...

They have no eyes or ears, but they’re an important feature for healthy gardens the world over. This week, we’re digging up the dirt about earthworms. * “Lumbricus terrestris,” or the common earthworm ...

If you think fall is just about pumpkin spice and cozy sweaters, think again—beneath the fallen leaves and chilly air, an underground workforce is hustling harder than ever. While most creatures slow ...

Seemingly overnight, there has been an uprising in our quiet, wooded neighborhood. From Turkey Trot Trail to North Egret, every one of our eight dirt roads shows the evidence. While we usually see a ...

Most earthworms in Pennsylvania are not native and were introduced from Europe, often via soil used as ballast in early ships. While beneficial for gardens and lawns, these introduced earthworms can ...