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.

Using organic liquid plant feeds is a natural way to deliver a boost of nutrients to specific plants at a particular time. Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in ...

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 ...

Your two red garden gems, tomatoes and strawberries, love a healthy dose of care, and gardening writer Rosslyn Kemerer has a simple way to give it to them. She calls it liquid gold, a homemade mix ...

If you’re staring at your current garden wondering how to transform it from a neglected patch into a green oasis, look no further than your kitchen. Simple ingredients from your refrigerator can give ...

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 ...

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 ...

At Love ‘N Fresh Flowers in Northwest Philadelphia, Jennie Love teaches the benefits of native plants and DIY fertilizer. All you need are weeds and a bucket! This story is part of the WHYY News ...

Give your leafy friends a boost with a homemade batch of banana water for plants If that has you intrigued, read on to learn how to brew a batch to help your plants thrive. You’ll love this trick, and ...