According to Wikipedia, "vermicompost (also called worm compost, vermicast, worm castings, worm humus or worm manure) is the end-product of the breakdown of organic matter by some species of earthworm. Vermicompost is a nutrient-rich, natural fertilizer and soil conditioner. The earthworm species (or composting worms) most often used are Brandling Worms (Eisenia foetida) or Red Wigglers (Lumbricus rubellus)." Breaking New Grounds uses Primarily Eisenia foetida worms in its vermicomposting process.

The value of vermicompost is that it is is much richer in many nutrients than regular compost. Worm compost is useful as a top layer of soil or an addition to potting composts. Some types of pitted seeds are reportedly easier to germinate when placed in vermicompost for several months. Research at Ohio State University has shown that vermicompost has disease-suppressing capabilities and also holds water better than simple compost.

By composting coffee grounds and spent brewery grains with tons of food waste from other local businesses and other carbon-based materials, many tons of rich "Life's Magic" worm compost will be created. This vermicompost will be sold by the bag in all Heine Brothers' Coffee stores. Profits from these sales will help fund the Breaking New Grounds Neighborhood Gardens.

These gardens will be built with "Life's Magic" vermicompost by neighbors who will share the vegetables. Some of the produce will be sold at a neighborhood farmers' market. A greenhouse will provide vegetables year round. These projects and an organic, cut flower garden will provide jobs in parts of the city where unemployment is high. Food-related agricultural products will be produced by our neighbors that will provide significant income streams for their families. This farming project will feed, beautify and connect our neighborhoods.