In a column last year, I offered the opinion that there needs to be more science and less hype about compost tea as a suppressor of disease. I also speculated that academic research on the material ...

With a keen interest in making more eco-choices in the yard, I'm always excited to learn of new organic fertilizers I can feed my plants to boost their growth. That combined with a love for composting ...

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.

Grab a large bucket that will allow you plenty of extra space to stir and mix the contents without making a mess. Fill it with three gallons of water. You may use rainwater or, if using regular tap ...