Several years ago when my husband’s parents first visited our new home, I snapped a picture of my father-in-law fleeing across the deck upon realizing the object he was studying was a worm bin. Despite my best efforts, he was not convinced to look in the bin to see the rich humus and castings. Just after his visit, I received a mini worm farm from a trade show. No more than three inches high, the bin was the perfect home for a few gummy worms. Needless to say, my father-in-law’s stocking present that winter was a hit with the family and is a long-standing source for jokes Read More...

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