So, does reapplying compost/top dressing every year address the soil compromise? Or does sterile soil deprive the worms of food?
------ Sara Mattes > On Aug 17, 2023, at 8:22 PM, Robin Wilkerson <outsideinformat...@gmail.com> > wrote: > > Yes. They are bad. They don’t eat the plants, they eat all the organic parts > of the soil leaving behind something that looks like coffee grounds and is > essentially sterile. A problem indeed. UMass Agricultural Extension has a > link to more information. There is also a Facebook page devoted to them. > > Courage! Robin > > > > > >> On Aug 17, 2023, at 7:54 PM, Marcie Karty <mrka...@yahoo.com> wrote: >> >> Are they bad for the garden vs. normal worms? >> >> On Thursday, August 17, 2023 at 06:11:58 PM EDT, Robin Wilkerson >> <outsideinformat...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> >> Join the party Susan! The only strategy at the moment is to have a bucket of >> water and vinegar - half and half - at the ready, and just toss them in as >> you see them.. or you can just tiptoe away.. they are everywhere including >> the woods and fields.. one is hopeful that a solution will be found, people >> are working around the clock..but not yet…. Chickens won’t go near them and >> haven’t seen birds go after them as well.. moles will eat them I’m told. >> There’s always something…. Good luck! Robin >> >>> On Aug 17, 2023, at 5:53 PM, Susan Winship <susanwins...@comcast.net> wrote: >>> >> >> I >> Admit I should be punished for not tending to my garden for months - until >> this morning. >> There were lots lots and lots of very large worms…. >> I am clear how to kill them but not how to catch them… is it easier to pot >> the plants and give the worms the garden??!! >> Very disgusting…. >> Thoughts are welcome. >> Susan >> >> >> South Sudanese Enrichment for Families >> Susan Winship,LICSW >> PO Box 492 >> Lincoln,MA 01773 >> 781-424-8774 >> >> -- >> The LincolnTalk mailing list. >> To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. >> Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. >> Change your subscription settings at >> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. >> >> >> Robin Wilkerson >> 31 Old Winter St. >> Lincoln, MA 01773 >> outsideinformat...@gmail.com >> >> >> >> >> -- >> The LincolnTalk mailing list. >> To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. >> <mailto:Lincoln@lincolntalk.org.> >> Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. >> Change your subscription settings at >> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. >> > > Robin Wilkerson > 31 Old Winter St. > Lincoln, MA 01773 > outsideinformat...@gmail.com > > > > > -- > The LincolnTalk mailing list. > To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. > Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. > Change your subscription settings at > https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. >
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