If you are serious about raising Camellia sinensis for this purpose, you should plan on growing several plants. Do a little pruning in early spring to promote new growth if you prefer making green tea, and harvest the older leaves for black tea. … Continue Reading
Once your compost pile is started with a layer of brown and green organic matter, repeat the layering process, watering each layer as you go, until the pile fills the bin and reaches a height of 4 to 5 feet. Don’t forget to water, but avoid making your pile soggy.… Continue Reading