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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Making natural plant feed isn’t difficult and can by made from many different sources like seaweed or even weeds. See part 1 to find out how. Liquid fertilizers that can be made organically in the ...

Comfrey, until fairly recently, was used for centuries as a medicinal herb. Some of the common folk names for it, such as “healing herb” and “bruisewort,” reflect the healing properties that people ...

If you like to keep things as organic as possible in the garden, making your own fertilizer is an excellent ecological choice, and you’ll save yourself a few dollars in the process. Gardening experts ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. The ...

Don't throw banana peels in the trash right away—you can make fertilizer from them. Photo: myHOMEBOOK Bananas are not only healthy and delicious, but their peels can also be used sustainably. Instead ...

When it comes to feeding your crop, you want nutrients readily available when they’re needed. After selecting nutrient rates, your next decision is the vehicle you’ll use to fertilize your crop.