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 ...

The loyal reader knows that compost is my go-to for almost everything. I use it for mulch and to put the soil food web back into soils. I am a compost nerd. The question: What to do in the winter when ...

Vegetable scraps, coffee grounds, dry leaves and appropriate cardboard can all become ingredients for homemade compost. Balance nitrogen-rich greens with plenty of carbon-rich browns for better ...