How to Prepare Your Garden Soil for Spring Planting in California

By Delta Worms | March 23, 2026

April Growing Tip for Bay Area Gardeners Spring arrives early in California, and knowing how to prepare garden soil for spring in California is one of the most important steps for a productive growing season. In the Bay Area, soil conditions are already shifting into active growth by April, making this the ideal time to…

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DW Premium Compost | Local Organic Garden Compost

By Delta Worms | November 17, 2025

DW Premium Compost is crafted from clean, local green materials and screened to a fine, gardener-friendly texture. It improves soil structure, boosts water retention, and feeds plants with a slow-release supply of organic nutrients. Perfect for East Contra Costa County gardens, raised beds, farms, and orchards.  Made from high-quality green waste and natural organic feedstocks…

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Meet Chris & Robin Choate of Delta Worms

By Delta Worms | June 22, 2025
The Delta Worms logo features the sun, Mount Diablo, and farmland.

Chris and Robin Choate take years of engineering and gardening experience and use them to regenerate local soil through vermicomposting and community education. Meet Chris — Solid Waste Industry Leader & Sustainability Advocate After a 40-year career in the solid waste and recycling industry, Chris Choate decided it was time to dig deeper—literally. As a…

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