| Would you like to give your garden a boost of | | | | from the crisper drawer of your refrigerator. |
| natural fertilizer? Here's a way to make your own | | | | Compost Tea |
| by using garden clippings and leftovers from your | | | | ½ Cup Epsom Salt (optional) |
| kitchen. | | | | 5 gallons of non-chlorinated water (rainwater is |
| I enjoy taking a cup of tea or coffee outside to | | | | perfect) |
| my "thinking" spot as my 5-year-old grandson calls | | | | 5 pounds of compost (stinging nettle or alfalfa |
| it, and enjoy the beauty of nature around me. I | | | | meal may be substituted) |
| noticed that some of my plants look like they | | | | Mix all ingredients in a large container, then cover |
| could use a boost, perhaps some fertilizer, but I'm | | | | with a lid and let it ferment for about 1-3 weeks, |
| not into putting chemicals into my body or my | | | | stirring everyday (it will smell bad). Once it stops |
| garden. I found a great natural recipe for compost | | | | bubbling it's ready to use. Strain the tea into |
| tea that I'd like to share with you. It takes a few | | | | plastic or glass jugs and store in a cool place. |
| weeks to prepare, but you'll only need a few | | | | When ready to use, you must dilute the tea! Add |
| organic ingredients. If you have a compost pile, | | | | 1 cup of tea to 10 cups of water. Drench the soil |
| you won't have to buy a thing to get started. | | | | around your plants. Your flowers will love this |
| Composting is a great way to get rid of your | | | | natural boost of energy from Mother Nature and |
| meatless kitchen scraps, and provide natural | | | | you will enjoy knowing that you are being |
| nourishment for all your plants. Use grass clippings, | | | | environmentally responsible. |
| leaves, plant material, and any uncooked scraps | | | | |