Compost tea is finished compost that’s steeped in water until the nutrients, bacteria, fungi, and beneficial organisms pull out into the liquid. It is a fast-acting alternative to dry soil amendments ...

Forget everything dull and dusty about gardening advice—this is where things get alive. Not metaphorically alive, but genuinely buzzing with microscopic energy that can flip tired soil into a thriving ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...