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.

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 ...

The cost of everything from gas to burgers may be rising, but home gardeners growing produce have found a way at least to avoid paying $4 for a pound of tomatoes. Fertilizing those tomatoes — or ...

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A thriving garden starts with good soil, and the best way to keep it healthy is with homemade organic fertilizers. Store-bought ones can be expensive and full of chemicals, but the good news is that ...

For many gardeners, there's nothing more disheartening than watching their homegrown tomatoes and strawberries fail to ripen. To enjoy a bountiful harvest of juicy fruits during the warmer months, ...