Growers large and small are hosting garden tea parties; semi-floral attire, please. The proper hosts will serve a potent, dark brew: compost tea made not only from leaves but also from grass clippings ...

Q: I’m adding compost to some areas in my yard for fall planting. I have compacted clay soil that I’m attempting to rehabilitate. Before adding the compost, should I spray actively aerated compost tea ...

There are so many nuances to what compost tea is. And certainly, a lot of confusion. This article aims to clarify, teach, and inspire you to learn about compost tea and make it yourself using the ...

Compost tea is nothing more than a large “tea bag” filled with finished compost steeped in water. This colorful compost is ready to be tucked into a bag (a pillowcase will work) to soak in water.

Compost tea is a liquid concentrate made by steeping compost in water which infuses water with microorganisms and nutrients. Compost is a wonder for your garden and yard, and compost tea offers the ...

When I saw an advertisement about Martha Stewart being a dirt nerd, I recalled a column I did a number of years ago. I had met someone who made a business out of making compost. Then I looked at my ...

Skip the store-bought fertilizers and start turning a few ingredients you probably already have into natural plant food. Whether you’re growing houseplants, garden plants, or a lawn, homemade organic ...

PORTSMOUTH — City employees have begun using what they're calling a “compost tea machine” to brew liquid compost to organically promote plant growth and reduce weeds. “You’ve heard us talk about our ...

Make these DIY fertilizers from a few inexpensive or free ingredients you may already have around. Skip the store-bought fertilizers and start turning a few ingredients you probably already have into ...

Bay Area gardeners have something new to cheer about: Lyngso Garden Materials, the Redwood City-based landscape-supply center, is brewing compost tea for the public. According to company co-owner ...