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Manure Tea

HOW TO GET THE BEST OUT OF MANURE TEA
First of all: once your manure tea has been brewed use it as soon as possible. This allows you to get the maximum benefit from its nutrient content. Unlike fresh horse manure, which as well as burning your plants, can potentially introduce pathogens and weed seeds to your soil, properly composted horse manure has had[…]
TIME FOR A BREW: POO TEA THAT IS
Most gardeners know the benefits of adding good wholesome compost to improve their soil and, if properly composted it can also be applied in liquid form as manure tea.  This wonder brew is a nutrient-rich liquid feed for your garden that is odour free and easy to apply. Horse manure is rich in nutrients, especially[…]
DON’T TRY ASKING FOR IT DOWN YOUR LOCAL CAFE
Jamie Oliver might not use it! And don’t try asking for it down your local café, but whatever you call it, poo tea, poop soup or manure tea, it has been a favourite of gardeners for centuries. Horse manure tea in particular is a nutrient-rich elixir and my favourite. Yes, there are other types of[…]
6 PERFECT VEGETABLES YOU CAN GROW THROUGH THE WINTER
The leaves are falling and the lawnmowers stored away for the winter, but the growing season is not over yet. There are still plenty of wonderful vegetables you can grow through the winter. With the help of a little cover (fleece or perforated polythene) it is possible to extend the growing season for vegetables and[…]
IT’S HOT, FOUL, EVIL-SMELLING: NOT EVERYONE’S CUPPA
It is true! Every gardener knows how good it is to feed your garden with good natural compost, and horse manure is up there with the best. Many gardeners swear by it, they will tell you how it: • Adds nutrients to the soil • Is a great source of nitrogen • Improves soil structure[…]
13 WAYS TO GET YOUR GARDEN READY FOR WINTER
Summer has gone, alas, and autumn is well underway; it’s now time to think about preparing your garden for winter ahead. Autumn is a busy time in the garden, with beds once full of magnificent flowers and verdant foliage now looking a little sorry for themselves. – What’s needed is a good autumn clean up[…]