[E Cascade]

I have noticed for over a year now, that my property has no earthworms aerating the soil. I guess that it is full of toxic chemicals from when it was developed. We used to live on a historical farm where there had been no chemicals for hundreds of years. Its earth was full of worms. Does anyone have a compost in their back yard to use around their shrubs or a raised area where they can grow herbs, organic vegies and plants. Does anyone know of an area where we can bring downed branches, organic matter to compost, where it is turned into mulch that we can then harvest for our yards? The other question is what kind of seed do you put in bird feeders down here? Last fall I heard a familiar song from a bird and looked out and there was a robin. What a pleasant surprise from such a little critter! Have a great day to each!