As I learned more about compost, God's fertilizer, I have learned that natural things that we consider undesireable
actually have a great purpose in the world of composting. For example the
compost pile is broken down by three processes,
1- The natural rotting
process.
2-Bacteria fungi, and actinomycetes (a group of organisms intermediate between bacteria and true fungi), which feed on decaying matter.
3-Insects entering the
pile and breaking it down by eating, shredding, and secreting
rich material very healthy for the garden. These include nematodes, some
types of mites, snails, slugs, millipedes, sowbugs and whiteworms. Perhaps the most helpful of these insects is
the earthworm.
According to an article I found,
"Earthworms do the lion's share of the decomposition by tunneling and
feeding on dead plants and decaying insects. The soil and organic material
passses through the earthworm's digestive system and produces some of the
"finest quality of all humus material."
Amazingly, a couple of years ago, I heard about a commercially available fertilizer based on earthworm poop! Yes, gross but amazing!
Everything has a purpose in God's economy, even the lowly earthworm...even the refuse of the lowly earthworm! Wow! Next
time I turn over a rock in my backyard and find an earthworm, I'll have a
little more respect. Click her to learn more about our slimy but super helpful friend.
Stay tuned for part 3, I
told you I was fascinated!
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