In article , craig
wrote:
I would be grateful if anyone could give me any advice on digging for worms!
Apart from the obvious (get a fork!) I seem to remember a technique
involving washing up liquid distributed over the topsoil, or something
similar, any ideas? Much obliged,

None of the 'lazy' worming methods work very well on really dry soil. If
you are in a part of the country that -is- getting significant rain there is
little to beat going out at night with a dim torch. The various processes
that involve pouring chemicals over the soil affect more than just worms and
should be regarded as an occasional last-resort at best.

Small worms are best collected with a fork - or if you need only a few then
wiggling a stick is usually worthwhile.

If you can afford the space I suggest the best tactic is to run a
storage-wormery which you replenish on any suitable night and from which you
draw as and when required.

Chaario,

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