Confession time: earthworms gross me out.

I mean, worms really make my skin crawl….I totally respect what the humble earthworm does, but still… ick!

So, it’s rather amusing that I’ve written a few articles on the topic. It began with an Aol article about earthworms last year and, more recently, for this month’s Flavor Magazine.

The weird thing? I’m actually considering  buying a vermicomposter…so long as I don’t have to touch them.

Here’s an excerpt:

Compost is considered “black gold” and any gardener will attest that happy soil makes for happy, healthy, and beautiful, plants. The secret? The ultimate “black gold” compost made in partnership with humble, wriggly worms. The vermicomposting process starts in your kitchen and comes back full-circle to your kitchen when you enjoy the bounty of your vegetable garden.

For anyone unfamiliar with worms – in the kitchen, no less! – consider the benefits. First, you’ll take stewardship of the land by reducing landfill waste. Secondly, you’ll enhance your soil’s fertility lost from years of pesticides and mismanagement. Thirdly, you’ll enjoy more flavorful homegrown food, too.

Here’s how you can start creating this “black gold” right in your kitchen. Don’t worry: it won’t smell, and, the worms won’t make a great escape!

Read the article here.