Wormery in a Jar
Professor O will help you learn: Worms mix and tunnel through soil — you can watch them build layers and help the garden.
⚠️ Handle worms very gently with damp hands and keep them cool and shaded. Wash hands well after touching soil and worms, and always return the worms to the garden after about a week.
Steps
- Spoon a layer of damp soil into the jar, then a thinner layer of sand on top.
- Keep adding stripes of soil and sand until the jar is nearly full, leaving a gap at the top.
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