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Worm holes and mulch

 
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I was reading some of the Building a Better World book and on page 105 and 106 Paul gives an example of creating some unity with Earthworms, holes, and a lawn. Granted this isn't a lawn, but I do have this hole nicely dug out. Originally, this was an 18 inch hole I dug and put in mulch 6 months ago. I thought that would be a semi worthy 'garden soil' topper for the last 8 inches. I still need the Professionals. Eventually, I plan to have many of these installed around my property.
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Wait, so you dig a hole, then fill it with veg scraps/paper, and use it like you would a worm bin? Do you add some worms or do you wait for forms to find it naturally?

Looks like a great idea!!!
 
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I haven't seen any voluntary worms here where I live, so I have to add them. Many things you can add for the worms. Compaction is an issue for the worms to break through. Paul talks about digging it 3 feet down because in the colder climates the worms need to get down that deep to prevent from freezing in the winter. I thought this work work for a scorching climate like mine. I'll update more in the future. Thank you for responding Blake
 
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Ah!   Yes!   I have a dry,  sand fill front yard with zero soil life.  The "lawn" is awful and patchy, no water retention at all.   I managed to put 5 of these in last fall,  after getting Paul's book.    
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The idea is to make a "network" of underground towers that the worms can then move horizontally between,  carrying the nutrients and connecting the towers while improving the soil!
 
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Looks like I was a few years late to the party. I just got around to reading Building a Better World and came across the worm hole method. How far apart should the holes be dug? He mentions putting in a dozen or so holes, but no actual dimensions.
 
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I like the idea that mulch travels through wormholes. Maybe the universe isn't as messed up as I thought.
 
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You know as I wrote that original post I couldn't shake the Star Gate vibes it was giving off. I was just looking for some guidance on how far apart the holes would be for optimal connection. Although dimension hopping mulch sounds cool too, expsecially if it went through a super fertile dimension before ending up in my yard.
 
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Hey Richard, sorry, couldn't resist swinging at that pitch. But it's still a good question! Cheers mate.
 
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