There is no reason to spend a dime on fancy fertilizers when a powerful, plant-loving solution already sits in the backyard. Compost tea doesn’t whisper its benefits—it delivers them loudly, feeding ...

Stinky compost? Here's what's causing the odors and how to make your compost pile smell better.

Lots of experts say compost tea is the secret to a lush, pest-free garden. According to garden maven Martha Stewart, this liquid extracted from your compost pile can also help fruit trees thrive. In ...

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Using a compost starter can speed up the process.

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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 ...

Garrett Juice is a staple and one of the most important tools in the organic gardeners' tool chest. The name "Garrett Juice" is more of concept or philosophy than a specific product. It all got ...

There's nothing like a stiff cup of Earl Grey to put a spring in your step in the late afternoon, so why shouldn't your eggplant and watermelon enjoy a similar boost? That's the general idea behind ...

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 ...