According to the Toolbox for Sustainable Living, actively aerated compost tea is a “water-based oxygen rich culture containing large populations of beneficial aerobic bacteria, nematodes, fungi, and ...

Key Points Compost tea is a nutrient-rich garden supplement made by steeping compost in water.The tea provides microbes, ...

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 ...

Gardening can also deliver benefits that go well beyond food.

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 ...

Just about when some guys are ready to quit, others are just getting started. Dr. Mark Stemen, sustainability champion at Chico State University, has been keeping me up-to-date on his most recent ...

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 ...

For most of us, a cup of fragrant tea is a welcome boost when our energy level is low. You can give that same boost to the plants in your garden by making them a cup or two of compost tea. By brewing ...

Bay Area gardeners have something new to cheer about: Lyngso Garden Materials, the Redwood City-based landscape-supply center, is brewing compost tea for the public. According to company co-owner ...