Monday’s post on earthworms generated an interesting discussion about creepy crawlies in the garden. Even if they churn our stomachs, our earthworm and spider populations keep our garden soils and garden plants healthy.

(For those of you looking for a good gross-out, Twins legend, Bert Blyleven intends to eat two nightcrawlers during Saturday’s pregame show.)

But, did you know that our favorite garden soil builder, the earthworm is actually considered to be an invasive pest by the Minnesota DNR? It’s true! All of the terrestrial earthworms in Minnesota are non-native, invasive species from Europe and Asia. At least fifteen non-native terrestrial species have been introduced so far.

What’s good for our gardens may not be so good for our native forests. Click here to read more.

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