Can we become friends with worms?
Yes, we can. In fact, it wouldn't take much time before we start calling them by their nicknames. I first could not believe it if this would ever happen to me. It has been almost a year since I started worm composting. Now I call them by their nickname "Mimi-chan". Yes, we can.
An Aussie couple I know showed me a worm compost system about a year ago. They explained to me how this system works and said, "We can do our part in saving the Earth starting from our own little backyard. These worms recycle kitchen waste into an excellent soil amendment called worm compost. We can reduce our garbage and grow veggies by becoming a friend with worms." I immediately liked the idea and thought to myself, "With a worm compost system, it maybe possible for us to save the Earth." Yes, we can.
Although I liked the concept of saving the Earth, the idea of paying money for worms, keeping and growing them still prevented me from getting into action for a while.
Then, one Saturday morning, just out of the blue, I wanted it and rushed to a nearby hardware store for a worm compost system and live worms. The price for the system didn't surprise me, however, it almost knocked me out when I saw the price tag for 1000 live worms (appropriate number to start worm compost system) was US$50! I was struck dumb.
When my noble aim to save the world from my backyard was almost swayed, the words from the couple whispered into my head, "We can do our part in saving the Earth by becoming a friend with worms. Yes, we can."
Led by this voice, I bought a worm compost system and 1000 live worms. When I got home, my wife was appalled and could say nothing. I could not blame her, because I paid a total amount of US$75 for them. What a big money to spend on for just worms and its home!
You might want to know if I ever regret it. No, Not even a bit. I have become a friend with worms and call them by their nickname "Mimi-chan". Also, even though it may just be a little contribution, now I know, if we can put our efforts together, we can change something. Yes, we can. Yes, we can. Yes, we can.
Yes, we can save the Earth by becoming friends with worms.
4 comments:
Dear Yasu,
It was amazing to read the worm compost system. I am sure your wife would be embarrased. I do not understand quite well, but you will be able to creat compost from the system, right? I will look forward to know the result in future.
Dear cherry_kon,
Thank you for your comment. Yes, after the worms eat kitchen waste completely, I will be able to use worm compost as soil improver in my garden. However, I have to wait for more than a year to get enough amount of it. In the meantime, I am throwing a lot of kitchen waste as much as possible, while dreaming of my ideal veggie garden.
Hullo Yasu
Well I just loved this worm story - I laughed and laughed.
Of course I remember the background of this worm farm, and when this experiment started.
I do not know anyone else who gives their worms names though!
You are having fun, which is one thing and also you are doing something for the environment and this is important.
I hope your vegetable garden appreciates your efforts!
This is an excellent story. Now I am waiting for your next story.
Dear Peta,
I never imagined myself calling them by a nickname before. I think my feelings toward the worms have gradually changed over the course of a year. It took me nearly a year though.
It maybe come from my appreciation for the worms to make me think green every time I look at them.
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