Liquid fertilizer, also known as 'compost tea', is a natural, organic alternative to store-bought products that can be expensive and contain ingredients you may prefer not to use in your garden.

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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.

Step-by-Step Bokashi Composting Method: Fermentation, Compost Tea, and Finished Fertilizer Reader Contribution by Emma Raven and Misfit Gardening | Published on November 7, 2016 Fermenting Stage At ...

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A shovel full of compost about to be added to a raised garden - Mariana Serdynska/Shutterstock So many different types of kitchen scraps can be reused in your garden as a natural fertilizer, and ...

Home composting is a more affordable long-term solution than buying fertilizer. Compost uses free materials, while fertilizer requires repeat purchases. Composting also improves soil health, reduces ...

What you throw away in the kitchen could matter more in the garden. This everyday leftover plays a surprising role in soil ...