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Gardening

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15. I see earthworms occasionally, but know they don't belong here.

Sun May 6, 2018, 01:14 AM

May 2018

All earth worms in New England are exotic/invasive species. The glaciers wiped them out and as they get introduced they damage the forest floors.

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I like to put night crawlers in my garden. [View all] Ptah May 2018 OP

Put 'em on a hook and cast it. n/t rzemanfl May 2018 #1

I reeled in a small squash. Should I throw it back? Ptah May 2018 #2

If they crawl during the day it's not working. Lint Head May 2018 #3

That makes sense. Ptah May 2018 #9

... Ferrets are Cool May 2018 #4

Thanks for the information, Ferrets are Cool. Ptah May 2018 #10

You are very welcome. I have a 6K gallon Koi pond beside my home... Ferrets are Cool May 2018 #13

Red wigglers BlueTexasMan May 2018 #5

The Cadillac of worms! csziggy May 2018 #6

I've found night crawlers 4 feet deep. Kaleva May 2018 #7

I didn't know crawlers went so deep. Ptah May 2018 #11

Red wigglers in a worm farm composting bin may be a better option. Kaleva May 2018 #8

I'm too casual of a gardener to go that far. Ptah May 2018 #12

I'm going to try it this year. Kaleva May 2018 #14

I see earthworms occasionally, but know they don't belong here. NutmegYankee May 2018 #15