You've found the famous Dave's Garden website! Join this friendly global community that shares tips and ideas for home and gardens, along with seeds and plants!
Check out the DG homepage for a brief overview of what you'll find in this gardening mega-site.
Login
If you don't have an account yet, visit the registration page to sign up.
Manure tea is an incredibly beneficial tea for plants! It is made from manure and makes a tremendous liquid fertilizer. Here's how to make it:
Fill an old pillow case or rag with approximately 3-4 gallons of composted manure that is well-rotted. Get some from a farm or a zoo if you can.
Let this soak in a large plastic trash can of water for 24 hours. Remove the bag of manure.
Next, mix into the water 1/2 cup of Ivory Dish Soap and 4 cups of Epson Salts.
Dip out this solution and feed your plants with 1-2 pints per small shrub or 1-2 quarts per large shrub. This can also be used in the garden for tomatoes, peppers, and other vegetables. Use 2 pints per medium plant and 1 pint per small plant.
If you really want to be in harmony with your garden we recommend a nice cup of mint tea for the gardener while your plants are enjoying their manure tea.
