Re: Excited daughter

Thank you Cathy,

My Daughter is thrilled with her long awaited worm bin, had everything set up as soon as we got home and has put the potential 1st harvest date on the calendar!

Cherie

Re: In sync with mother nature

Hi Cathy,

Just like I was drawn into horticulture; worms have brought me more in sync with mother nature. I love these hobbies so much that I have slowly become an expert in these fields. It’s become a complete symbiotic relationship for me.

Johnny

Re: Opening doors to real-life learning

Hi Cathy,

First of all, on behalf of all the students, I wanted to thank you for the DVD (Squirm - The Cathy's Crawly Composters Story).

The DVD began circulating each class on Friday and we are playing clips on the school TV screen that students watch as they come in from the recess yard. It will be great for our Grade 3s as they work through their science unit.

We are all waiting with baited breath to see if one of our worm names makes it to the "best of the best" list - 2 of the Grade 5 students are working on making vote slips for every student - and I know the Grade 2s are waiting to see the name votes so they can create a bar graph in mathematics.

You have truly opened the doors to real-life learning.

Jay
Peel School Board

NB: Regarding the Name the worm contest ...
My students are bugging me big time!! and just about every minute of the Day - I told you it had caught on - here's your proof! They are so excited to know the worm names so they can vote - when will we get this? You have lit not just a fire, but a ginormous bonfire - I am now getting daily questions!!
Please help!

Re: The reason I purchased the worm chalet over an outdoor compost ...

Thanks again for the great presentation - it sold me. I have read about your product over the years and it seemed so easy, but for some reason I just wasn't ready to try it. Today I thought "What the hell?!" I'm excited for the experience.

Oh, and if you're interested, the reason I purchased the worm chalet over an outdoor compost (we could fit a modest outdoor compost system in our yard) is that the raccoons in the city are relentless. They come to the table when we eat outside in the summer...nip at your heels. They would tear apart anything that smells like food. This unit is safely stored in the basement.

It also seems as though the worms are great early indicators of the balance of the compost, whereas with an outdoor composter I would think that it would take a longer time to 'tell' you it is out of balance.

Anyhoo, thank you :)
Saskia

Re: Thank you, for a wonderful presentation

Cathy:

Thank you, for a wonderful presentation to each of our classrooms on Tuesday. The children are thrilled that we have so many "class pets". Your presentations were packed with great information and we are all becoming a little better versed in Vermiculture and the world of Vermicomposting.

Hope you enjoy the pictures.

Thanks again from Our Lady of Lourdes School
Cathy Barry

Follow this link to see the photos.

Re: Worms arrived today. They look good.

Hi Cathy,

Just touching base to let you know that, amazingly enough, the worms arrived today. They look good - active, moist, and I immediately introduced them to their new environment. Hopefully they'll continue to do as well for me as they have for you - thank you for the information provided. :-)

I will refer back to your website or contact you if I have any questions or concerns. Thank you for a positive business transaction ... and best wishes for a warm and happy Christmas.

Take care, Holly
www.teddybearpoodles.com

Re: A very excited prize winner from Holland Marsh Soupfest

Cathy:

I am very excited to be the winner. Please let me know how and where to pick up my prize ...

My husband and I were very interesting in the worming concept and that is why I signed up for the newsletter.

Your new Holland Landing wormer,

Aili

Re: What my red wrigglers can or cannot eat

I just wanted to thank you on your article about vermicomposting and what my red wrigglers can or cannot eat.

I knew not to feed them grass clippings (weed killer used on lawn) or meat/dairy products. I was unsure whether I could feed them leaves from houseplants that have died or not. According to your article I can, which really put my mind at ease. Thank you again.

I find I really enjoy watching my food scraps and torn up paper and cardboard being turned into something good vs. filling a landfill and ruining the earth.

Regards,
Sharon O.

Re: Forces of Nature - Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra

Cathy:

We were having an informal "post-mortem" of the week, and we all agree that you were an awesome exhibitor - you are so great at what you do!

Thanks so much for coming!

Alex

Re: Awesome Business

Cathy,

I would like to first commend you for what looks like an awesome business that is committed to environmental concerns especially towards healthy soil which leads to sustainable food production, plant growth, etc.. Socially and ecologically responsible entrepreneurship is really important in today's social context - so again, thank you.

Chris

Re: Squirm DVD

Cathy,

The kids loved the video!

"Hey, did Cathy get her hair cut?"
They were talking about you like you were all old friends.

Rebecca
Admiral Collingwood Elementary School

Re: Thank you very much Cathy!

I cannot begin to tell you how wonderful today was for the kids but especially for me! You captured a true basic need at our school. I am truly grateful! I emailed Roberta right after the presentation and thanked her for sending your link to us! The boys fed the worms right away ... coffee grinds, apple core, lettuce (no dressing), and orange peels.

Rest assured that the worms have found a home and they will be well taken care.

Sincerely,
Fiorella
St. Michael's Choir

Re: 2009 ICCON Award

Congratulations my friend ...

That is wonderful news and you deserve it for all you do. You are very unique and I feel you were specially "choosen" for this work on our planet at this time.

I salute you, and I honor you.

Warmest regards,
Sharon

Go to award page

Re: Hi Cathy.

We are 2 girls from St. Paul Middle School and we did a project on your worms and if they help decomposition. We just wanted to thank you for the information and worms you provided. It would not be possible to do this project without your worms ... the project is still going on and we will let you know about the outcome.

Thank you.

Hannah and Rachael
Grade 8 St. Pauls

Re: Not one guest has even noticed that it's a worm bin, there is no smell at all!

Hi there Cathy:

I called you in October about getting some red wigglers for my daughters science fair project.The worms arrived in speed record time and we immediately placed them in their new home. I seriously had my doubts that they would "eat" all that shredded newspaper, eggshells and other scraps that we placed in the bin, but I'm happy to report that the worms settled in beautifully and are doing a fabulous job eating up all of our kitchen scraps.

In an amazingly short period of time we began to see the rich castings from our worms! All this, right on our kitchen counter. Not one guest has even noticed that it's a worm bin, there is no smell at all (other than earth).

As for my daughter's science fair project, she has decided to see if these incredible worms can tackle a "biodegradable" bag filled with fruit. She wonders whether or not these bags are truly "Biodegradable". I'll have to let you know what the results are.

Thanks Cathy for providing us with the worms and information to get started. Adriana and I are both converts of vermiculture and are trying to spread the word. Adri is part of the enviromental club at school and is working on getting a worm bin going at her school. Happy New Years, and keep wriggling!

Tanya and Adriana B.
Toronto, Ontario

Re: Hi Cathy:

Wow awesome and informative newsletter ... way more than just a newsletter!

You’re awesome!

Have a great day!
Andrea
www.esteemlaser.com