Worm Workers

Know what we love? Worms.



Worms loosen soil, bringing air and water to root systems and allowing better drainage to occur. Worms break down organic matter, like leaves, combining it with minerals in their digestive system. From this, they produce “casting” (you guessed it, worm poop) which makes soil more fertile. A worm farm like the one in Hidden Hollow can be a great way to get a healthier and more beautiful garden. It can also be a lot of fun!



Once a month we get together in Hidden Hollow to care for the red wigglers in our worm farm. We check in on our worm friends, prepare food and feed them, look for worm eggs (proof that our worms are happy) and remove casting to make room for the worms to move about.


Allie looks for worms.


Worm eggs!

The worm farm itself is divided into two levels that the worms move between: the “kitchen,” where dead leaves and vegetable matter are placed, and the “living room,” where the worms spend most of their time, turning what they’ve eaten into casting and laying eggs. Rich compost gathers in the living room, ready to be mixed into the soil around the plants in our gardens. Our Worm Workers help separate the worms from the compost that is ready to use, placing our wriggly friends back in the worm farm to make more compost. To be sure the worms are well fed, they add dead leaves as well as a few leftovers from the fridge to the worms’ kitchen level. They enjoy bread and all sorts of fruits and vegetables, but not dairy or meat products.


Matthew feeds the worms.

Want to learn more about worms or about starting your own worm composter? You can join us for Worm Workers on June 23rd and July 26th at 1pm in Hidden Hollow. Activities are designed for families with children ages 2-10, but all are welcome to join in the fun.