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Posting here to solicit some public feedback.  

Here are some possible talking points for the worm town card:

1. Scalability and accessibility: Worm towers can be implemented in various scales and settings, making them an ideal solution for both urban and rural gardeners. They are easily accessible to anyone, regardless of gardening experience, and can be created with minimal resources.

2. Soil aeration and structure improvement: As worms move through the worm tower, they create channels that help to aerate the soil, improving its structure and allowing for better water and nutrient penetration.

3. Nutrient cycling: Worms break down organic matter, such as leaves and food scraps, converting them into valuable nutrients that enrich the soil and promote healthy plant growth.

4. Pest control: Worms can help control certain pests by consuming their eggs or larvae, potentially reducing the need for chemical pesticides in the garden.

5. Low maintenance: Once established, worm towers require minimal ongoing maintenance, making them an efficient and low-effort solution for soil improvement.

6. Education and community involvement: Worm towers provide an opportunity to educate individuals and communities about the importance of soil health, sustainable gardening practices, and the role of worms in the ecosystem.

7. Biodiversity support: By providing a habitat for worms and other beneficial organisms, worm towers can contribute to increased biodiversity in the garden or food forest.

8. Climate resilience: Improved soil health from worm towers can help gardens and food forests become more resilient to the effects of climate change, such as drought and extreme weather events.

9. Cost-effective: Worm towers are an inexpensive method of improving soil quality, requiring only basic materials that can often be sourced for free or at a low cost.

10. Adaptive management: Worm towers can be adapted and customized to suit the specific needs and conditions of your garden, allowing you to experiment and refine your approach over

11. Low-cost and low-tech solution: Worm towers are an affordable and accessible method for improving soil quality and fertility, requiring minimal resources and equipment. This makes them suitable for people with limited budgets or those living in areas with limited access to gardening supplies.

 
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"Cleopatra made killing worms a death sentence for offenders."

"Worms have two hearts and also serve as a healthy indicator of thriving food filled soil with lots of nutrient cycling."

- Dan Rasure, who advocates that Worms receive the Queen of Hearts card.
 
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