Work with a Local Food Hero
Work with a Local Food Hero

Fertilizer Teas Workshop

Brew Natural Plant Nutrition at Home

Fertilizer Teas Workshop

Brew Natural Plant Nutrition at Home

Create Powerful Plant Nutrition Using Simple Ingredients

  • Duration: 1 hour

Workshop Description

Discover how to brew vitamin, mineral, and microbe-rich solutions that supercharge plant growth using ingredients you can find in your kitchen or backyard. These simple “soups” can dramatically improve plant health while reducing dependency on commercial fertilizers.

This practical workshop will show you how to create multiple types of plant-boosting teas using basic equipment and readily available materials.

What You'll Learn:

  • How to brew three different types of fertilizer teas with specific benefits
  • The right timing and application methods for maximum effectiveness
  • Simple recipes using everyday ingredients for different plant needs
  • How to develop a comprehensive feeding program for thriving plants
  • Safe brewing practices that avoid harmful pathogens
  • How to integrate teas into your existing garden care routine

What to Expect:

This workshop features demonstrations of tea brewing methods with opportunities for hands-on participation. You’ll see examples of brewing systems from simple to advanced, and learn how to identify quality ingredients. You’ll receive recipe cards to take home for immediate implementation.

"I've saved so much money on fertilizers since taking this class. My homemade teas are producing better results than the expensive store-bought stuff I used to rely on. The veterans sharing their experiences with different recipes added valuable insights I wouldn't have gotten elsewhere."
Thomas R.
Morris County

The Veterans Connection

This workshop is part of our Local Food Heroes Program, which empowers veterans through sustainable agriculture. By participating, you’re learning alongside veterans who are developing skills to become agricultural leaders in their communities.

Your presence contributes to a collaborative learning environment where everyone benefits—you gain valuable gardening knowledge while supporting veterans on their journey to healing and purpose through connection with the land.

Workshop Details:

  • Date: [insert date]
  • Time: [insert time]
  • Location: [Insert location details]

What to Bring:

Note-taking materials and a small container to take home a tea sample

Cost:

This workshop is offered free of charge as part of our non-profit mission. Free-will donations to support our veteran training programs are welcome.

Questions?

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This material is based upon work supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture, through the Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program under subaward number CNE25-001.

Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.