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.

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 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 ...

Tea is just plant matter, which will compost and provide nitrogen back to the soil. But it won't do anything special for your garden. The gardening world is full of old wives' tales full of purported ...

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 ...

Gardeners are being told they should put teabags in their garden in January, but only if they rip them open first. Composting ...

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 ...

A woman standing behind a blue mug pulling a dripping tea bag out of the mug with one hand - Willie B. Thomas/Getty Images There is nothing more relaxing than a warm cup of tea. It is one of the most ...

There's no need to throw your used tea leaves in the garbage when they can have a second life by improving the health of your ...