Castings. I like the word castings. It's descriptive, not exactly obvious, but easy to say without being embarrassed. Usually, the first time you say it to someone who has not yet heard the term, an explanation is due. Usually one time will do it. From that point on, anyone understands the word castings.
Worm poop, however,is not OK. I have read many papers where the writer, in explaining an aspect of vermiculture, gets to the first mention of "castings and they almost all drop the scientific or technical language and explain it as: worm poop.
No! Poop is not an adult word! It is fine to use with kids. It's OK to use on kids; site such as Herman's, or to explain potty training. I don't even care if you ask a toddler if he has poopy diapers. But that is it!
I don't think you have to be vulgar. Words such as waste, excrement, trailings, etc. all work. Be precise. It's OK. It's natural.
Make the world a better place- Say No To Poop!
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What is a "Vermie"?
A "Vermie" is simply a fun word that we use in place of "worm". Since we have Vermicomposting, Vermiculture, Vermicast, etc.; it just made sense to us to call the creatures that make it all possible, "vermies"!
The world needs more people in harmony with the earth. Worms are an easy, fun place to start to achieve harmony. This blog is to show how we are trying and how others can join in.
The world needs more people in harmony with the earth. Worms are an easy, fun place to start to achieve harmony. This blog is to show how we are trying and how others can join in.
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