Links & More Info
Recommended reading, helpful websites, and organizations we support.
Recommended Reading
These are books I return to again and again. Each one has shaped how I think about organic gardening, composting, and our relationship with the natural world.
Worms Eat My Garbage
Mary Appelhof
In my mind, the definitive primer on vermiculture. Everything you need to set up and maintain a worm composting system.
Tiny Game Hunting
Hilary Dole Klein & Adrian M. Wenner
A great read full of useful information on alternatives to pesticides and lethal traps for pests of all sizes. I checked this out from the library so many times I had to track down my own copy.
Great Garden Companions
Sally Jean Cunningham
Her intensive and companion planting techniques work so well that I found myself quoting her often: "Sally says..." A must-have for chemical-free vegetable gardening.
The Organic Lawn Care Manual
Paul Tukey
A Maine author. Paul describes in plain English how to break the synthetic chemical addiction for our lawns and gardens — and even includes photos of brewing compost tea!
How to Grow Vegetables and Fruits by the Organic Method
Edited by J.I. Rodale
My faded light-green hardbound copy from 1961 is worn, stained, and well-loved. I refer to it regularly. The stories from gardeners about their experience with organic methods are priceless.
Any Book by Michael Pollan
Michael Pollan
Pollan's writing is informative and pleasurable. Second Nature, Botany of Desire, and Omnivore's Dilemma all provide interesting perspectives on our relationship with other living things in the garden and the larger natural world.
Worm Links
State of Maine Worm Composting Fact Sheet
Maine has produced a fact sheet on worm composting. A helpful official resource for getting started.
Worm Inn
An alternative worm bin (reasonably priced) that looks like a laundry hamper — a clever design worth checking out.
Worm Woman Inc.
Joanne Olszewski is the author of the 35th anniversary edition of Worms Eat My Garbage and a fellow vermi-enthusiast.
Charity
WormMainea is committed to charitable giving in the community. We donate at least 10% of our time and/or sales to local community education, sustainability programs, or to combat hunger. Some of our favorite charities:
Project GRACE
A non-denominational organization that mobilizes our town of Scarborough, Maine to help people in need. Project GRACE orchestrates the exchange of resources from those that have and are willing to share, to those who need and are willing to receive.
Scarborough Land Conservation Trust
Founded in 1977 to protect Scarborough's rich natural areas and coastal assets. SLCT currently protects more than 1,000 acres open to public passive recreation and educates people about land conservation.
Other Links
CityFarmer.org
Follow this link to find a local source for red wigglers near you.
MOFGA
The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association. MOFGA hosts the Common Ground Country Fair and is a source of inspiration for organic gardening.
Rodale Institute
Provides information for all things related to organic farming and sustainable living. A tip of the hat to Sir Albert Howard, Lady Eve Balfour, and J.I. Rodale.
1-800-Recycling.com
Find information about how and where to recycle near you.