Can adding earthworms to my flower garden & to my vegetable garden help in the overall growth of my plants?

I was basically going to buy nightcrawlers from a bait & tackle shop. But which types of worms should I use?

Lastly, I plan on using compost & a compost bin in my garden this year. What other natural/organic tips can I use for my garden?

Buying worms from a bait shop might be a little expensive. There are a number of sources on line such as Acme Worm Farm- http://www.acmewormfarm.com/nightcrawlers.html.

For information on organic gardening and compost, take a look at our web site's page on Organic Gardening-

http://www.gardening-at-the-crossroads.com/organic-gardening.html

Reveals tricks for starting seeds, creating healthy soil, tending gardens, and taking advantage of the full growing season.

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All of the books I have read, say that you MUST use certified seed potatoes. Is there any reason I shouldn't seed out some of the organic fingerling potatoes I already have? I can understand not using regular storebought potatoes, but shouldn't organic be okay? Same question about sweet potatoes. Any tips or advice will be appreciated!

If you are going to re sell them you probably need the certified seed potatoes….If not….I cut up the grocery store variety…and I don't use pesticides…so they are organic…cept from the eye of the potatoe it starts with…but after that all the growth is organic.