Want To Go Green? Try Worms.

HUNTINGTON, NY—Town of Huntington Deputy Clerk Stacy Colamussi presented a demo of worms she uses in her garden in an effort to go green, the Town announced.

She held the demonstration at the Town's Senior Center in June, showcasing her vermicomposting "worm fertilizer." An avid gardener, Colamussi began raising special composting worms that devour her kitchen scraps, newspapers and junk mail. She then uses their waste, or "castings," to fertilize and protect her plants.

"Worm fertilizer is a great way to go green – imagine if everyone practiced vermicomposting?” Colamussi said per a press release. "We can dramatically reduce waste sent to waste management facilities, while reaping the benefits of vigorous and healthy flowers, plants, shrubs and lawns, not to mention vegetables! Worm castings can be used on anything, not only in the garden."

Colamussi was adamant about the process and the success it's yielded. She now devotes time to educate others on its benefits in an effort to make peoples' backyards greener.

During her presentation, Colamussi demonstrated the vermicomposting process, explained how to get started, and answered various questions about using worm castings in the garden. She then gave away bags of her homemade worm fertilizer as souvenirs for attendees.

Colamussi announced she will be presenting her vermicomposting demonstration at several local libraries during the summer and fall.