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( The Great Architect, Thu 30 Aug 2007, 11:36, archived)

i was going to say
big fucking gorilla but then i noticed you already put it
you swine!
( Aphex The Mink Snackless, Thu 30 Aug 2007, 11:36, archived)

Hippy b3taday the pair of you.

( Pedantichrist twitter.com/LordManley, Thu 30 Aug 2007, 12:07, archived)

NICELY!

( Jessie © needs pirate name suggestions, Thu 30 Aug 2007, 11:36, archived)

i'm telling, you swore.
very nice.
( god save the queen http://www.hatfield-anti-incineration.co.uk/, Thu 30 Aug 2007, 11:37, archived)

Woo!
Happy B3taday, TGA!
( CandleJakk Formerly Che_Guevaras_Sponge, Thu 30 Aug 2007, 11:37, archived)

cheers fella!

( The Great Architect, Thu 30 Aug 2007, 11:38, archived)

This^

(Brownpants From Liverpool to Manila, Thu 30 Aug 2007, 11:47, archived)

WHAT DO EARTHWORMS DO?

( gronkpan I still miss you Geoff, Thu 30 Aug 2007, 11:37, archived)

about 35 to the gallon

( The Great Architect, Thu 30 Aug 2007, 11:38, archived)

Earthworms dramatically alter soil structure, water movement, nutrient dynamics, and plant growth. They are not essential to all healthy soil systems, but their presence is usually an indicator of a healthy system. Earthworms perform several beneficial functions.
( gronkpan I still miss you Geoff, Thu 30 Aug 2007, 11:38, archived)

Die when you chop them in half with a shovel.

( CandleJakk Formerly Che_Guevaras_Sponge, Thu 30 Aug 2007, 11:38, archived)

lies.
they become two totally independent worms and live full and meaningful lives, often going on to gain university degrees.
( god save the queen http://www.hatfield-anti-incineration.co.uk/, Thu 30 Aug 2007, 11:40, archived)

You're wrong, but, it is a nice thought.

( CandleJakk Formerly Che_Guevaras_Sponge, Thu 30 Aug 2007, 11:43, archived)

Mix and aggregate soil.
As they consume organic matter and mineral particles, earthworms excrete wastes in the form of casts, a type of soil aggregate. Charles Darwin calculated that earthworms can move large amounts of soil from the lower strata to the surface and also carry organic matter down into deeper soil layers. A large proportion of soil passes through the guts of earthworms, and they can turn over the top six inches (15 cm) of soil in ten to twenty years.
( gronkpan I still miss you Geoff, Thu 30 Aug 2007, 11:44, archived)

Stimulate microbial activity.
Although earthworms derive their nutrition from microorganisms, many more microorganisms are present in their feces or casts than in the organic matter that they consume. As organic matter passes through their intestines, it is fragmented and inoculated with microorganisms. Increased microbial activity facilitates the cycling of nutrients from organic matter and their conversion into forms readily taken up by plants.
( gronkpan I still miss you Geoff, Thu 30 Aug 2007, 11:44, archived)

Provide channels for root growth.
The channels made by deep-burrowing earthworms are lined with readily available nutrients and make it easier for roots to penetrate deep into the soil.
( gronkpan I still miss you Geoff, Thu 30 Aug 2007, 11:47, archived)

Increase infiltration. Earthworms enhance porosity as they move through the soil. Some species make permanent burrows deep into the soil. These burrows can persist long after the inhabitant has died, and can be a major conduit for soil drainage, particularly under heavy rainfall. At the same time, the burrows minimize surface water erosion. The horizontal burrowing of other species in the top several inches of soil increases overall porosity and drainage.
( gronkpan I still miss you Geoff, Thu 30 Aug 2007, 11:45, archived)

Improve water-holding capacity.
By fragmenting organic matter, and increasing soil porosity and aggregation, earthworms can significantly increase the water-holding capacity of soils.
( gronkpan I still miss you Geoff, Thu 30 Aug 2007, 11:46, archived)

they improve drainage AND increase water retention?
They are truly magical.
( Debbilgrrrrl is kinda back, Thu 30 Aug 2007, 11:47, archived)

Bury and shred plant residue.
Plant and crop residue are gradually buried by cast material deposited on the surface and as earthworms pull surface residue into their burrows
( gronkpan I still miss you Geoff, Thu 30 Aug 2007, 11:47, archived)

*switches on Hummus Extractor 3000™*

( Mrs Trellis has her two Misses Trellises at home :), Thu 30 Aug 2007, 11:38, archived)

Arfage!
;)
( mediocre HONKA HONKA, Thu 30 Aug 2007, 11:39, archived)

Happy b3tadaaaaaaaay! :)

( Jahled a cataclysm of spidery hellfuck would be a welcome, Thu 30 Aug 2007, 11:39, archived)

cheers squire!

( The Great Architect, Thu 30 Aug 2007, 11:40, archived)

HAHA!

BIG FUCKING GORILLA!!!!
( prodigy69 's World of Stuff, Thu 30 Aug 2007, 11:40, archived)

Heh!
Nice! Have a Woo and a Yay!
( The Zombie Pirate of Dr. Blackwolf is sucking diesel on, Thu 30 Aug 2007, 11:40, archived)

hahah - oh god!
woo!
( bilbobaileybarneybobs @bilbobarneybobs- tweet tweet!, Thu 30 Aug 2007, 11:41, archived)

that sure as hell deserves clicking!

( theoriginalsteve "Evil will always triumph because good is dumb", Thu 30 Aug 2007, 11:42, archived)

RP

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