Q: I am putting in a small backyard vegetable garden. I want to add earthworms to let them do their stuff beforehand. Where can I buy earthworms?

A: You don’t need to buy earthworms. If you add soil conditioner and prepare your soil correctly, the worms will appear naturally. Visit my friends at the Oakhurst Community Garden near Agnes Scott College to see how they manage their raised vegetable beds. If you ask nicely, I bet they will give you earthworms from their big compost pile.