Everything about used coffee grounds for compost and fertilizer
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Pino’s Trattoria Giving out Used Coffee Grounds
Phillip Island landmark, Pino’s Trattoria Italian Restaurant, are starting to collect and give out their used coffee grounds for the benefit of their customers and community in general. Go get some – and a cup of the fresh stuff while you are at it!
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Me and Wallie
Leaned into a wall \ long enough could not be told \ who was holding who pushed against \ until I felt \ it pushing back
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A Striped History – The Story Of The Zebra Crossing
Chances are that you use a zebra crossing one or twice, but have you ever wondered why they look like they do? Here we will look at why.
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Epsom Salt – Pest Control Treatment And Nourishment Booster For Gardens
This article discusses the use of Epsom salt in gardens as a pest deterrent and nourishment booster, for healthier and beautiful plants.
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Teaching About Coffee Grounds at School
They say education is the key blah blah blah. And so what an opportunity to teach the next in line to the throne of Genziuk (South East Melbourne Realm). What started out as the simple disposal of used coffee grounds into some compost bins ended up with a lesson about how it all works. Now let us…
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Spider On Arrowroot
A lovely sight – did you know that arrowroot is a tradition treatment for spider bites? Never one to rush to label something ‘ironic’, but can I, can I?? Can’t say I’m a fan of the arrowroot tubers, although every now and again a small piece will find a way into my salad (sometimes the leaves also).…
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What Is Bee Pollen?
Bee pollen, which is also known as a pollen ball, is a type of pollen which is collected from the bodies of bees. It includes bee saliva.
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Chicken Eggs from the Suburbs
What a deal. You feed them kitchen scraps, earthworms, leafy plants (Warrigal Greens are a favorite), and they eat your bugs, make fertilizer, and these really special eggs.
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Look look look
Birds of a feather squabble over kitchen scraps… and love from mother
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Use Your Coffee Grounds in Potting Soil!
Coffee is a worldwide favorite, with over 2.25 billion cups consumed daily. In the U.S., coffee is a morning ritual for over half of adults, supporting businesses like Starbucks. Used grounds benefit plants as a natural fertilizer and pesticide, aiding growth and deterring pests. When used in moderation, they enrich soil and contribute to bumper…
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The End of Summer 2013
So this was the last day of Summer for 2013 – the 27th of March. Sure it was a month past when Summer should end, and at 35° Celsius it was a nice one to go out on. It was a tough Summer this one, plenty of long hot days and too little rain. It…
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Spineless
Pages scattered up glide briefly as chickens squawk – land in no order