Co-op president Janet Cox shows off Luvmud presented to her by shareholders at a recent meeting. The Brooklyn co-op is one of the oldest in NYC. Built in 1895, this Clinton Hill landmark boasts beautiful flower boxes every spring. Luvmud reminded neighbors that winter won’t last forever.

…it’s a little mind blowing that reports predict between $14 and $17 billion will be spent on Valentine’s Day this year. As a foodie, I love celebrating with friends and family over a great meal, especially at local, sustainable restaurants. Certainly a nice Valentine’s Day treat. It’s the mountain of junk associated with this holiday [...]

Luvmud is a heart-shaped, seed-filled gift. Luvmud is made from worm poop, cow manure, dirt, clay, coconut fiber, seeds, and love. Messages are written in cookie icing. On your windowsill or in your garden, with a little water and sunshine your Luvmud will grow!
Luvmud is custom made in small batches so supplies are limited. Check [...]

Masanobu Fukuoka, pioneer of the “natural farming” method and author of “The One-Straw Revolution”, among other books, has greatly inspired Luvmud. Fukuoka developed the “Tsuchi Dango” or Earth Dumpling – a seed ball composed of seeds, clay, compost, and sometimes manure. This method allowed for less seeds to be used, producing stronger plants and higher [...]

New York City kitchen scraps digested by worms help make Luvmud rich in nutrients. Vermicomposting is fun and easy. You can make your own worm compost in a bin under your kitchen sink.
The smart folks at the Lower East Side Ecological Center host workshops, and also sell worm condos and live worms. They have a [...]