Epsom Garden Society

Sarah Foss' talk is the result of her MHort Dissertation on the 'Value of Earthworms to Allotment Gardeners'.

The activities of earthworms have positive effects on plant growth and soil processes. Scientific research has revealed the significance of earthworms in our soils. This talk explains some of the studies and provides a range of strategies we can use to improve the numbers and varieties of earthworms in our gardens and allotments.