shanegenziuk
shanegenziuk
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Everything about used coffee grounds for compost and fertilizer

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  • From little things big things grow

    There is more to my gardening than coffee grounds. Just a little. I went on a fruit tree spending splurge from a heritage nursery in late April, and took delivery in middle of July. It was a long wait to get these babies. The collection comprises: This is what the Lapin looks like about 1…

  • The garden – August 10

    The garden is progressing well despite the cold, wet month. Snow peas are flourishing, and broad beans are about to bloom. Learning from the lack of winter sunlight, plans to optimize plot placement and utilize green manure are in place. With horse manure breaking down and seedlings on the horizon, the future looks promising.

  • Mould on Coffee Grounds: What It Is and How to Handle It

    The post discusses the growth of mold on used coffee grounds in a shed. The author observes different fungi growth and explains that it’s a natural part of decomposition. They suggest ways to handle moldy coffee grounds, including collecting fresh grounds from local cafes. Precautions for handling and using the grounds are also mentioned.

  • New soil with coffee grounds

    The process of making coffee compost for plants and the garden is incredibly rewarding. By utilizing organic kitchen waste and coffee grounds, the compost bin efficiently transforms material into nutrient-rich soil. Even in winter, the compost steams, showcasing its effectiveness. With dedication, daily kitchen scraps can be naturally repurposed, creating a sustainable cycle.

  • I See You See

    At twenty three hundred hours our forces engaged the insurgents and due to good intelligence they were taken completely by surprise Around 11 at night soldiers kicked in our front door and started shooting at everyone even my mother killed in her sleep Our forces did sustain a number of casualties in the pursuing actions…

  • The Crest

    He woke with a dull ache in the neck and when he tilted his head enough the comb touched an open sore where maggots grew fat She approached the shed drawn by a noise teesh not from the ventilation fans ta teesh like a metal brush tapping cardboard teesh and when she got inside to…

  • Ground to Ground in the Office

    Recycling Coffee Grounds It took me a little while to figure out that all those office coffee machines were spitting out a healthy quantity of grounds. And it was in one of those moments that I had flashbacks of my decade in corporate life (as in office life), and how many tray loads of used…

  • Garden gym

    I did a good deal of lifting on the weekend. First off, I found a place in Lysterfield with a herd of horses that, I think, make a lot of crap. So much of it that I was able to buy 30-40 kilo sacks of it for $2 a piece. About 300 kilos of it…

  • Giant Earthworms with Coffee Grounds: Mega Worm in the Garden

    I unearthed the beast of Bentleigh in my garden! It’s the biggest worm I’ve seen, thanks to my coffee ground magnet. Not as grand as the Giant Gippsland Earthworm, but still impressive! Picturing David Attenborough narrating its adventures. Here’s to many more mega worms gracing my garden with their presence!

  • Apple Core: How Far Do You Eat?

    There is something quietly revealing about the way a person eats an apple. Not just the variety they choose, or whether they peel it first, but how far they go. Do they stop at the first sign of core? Do they eat right through? The apple core is the great dividing line of snack behaviour,…

  • The First Gilligan

    In a journey through space, a narrator watches over friends in a pod as they traverse an expansive universe. After awakening, they find themselves on a new world, but face the threat of being trapped within a planet’s core. The narrator hopes future life will remember their existence despite imminent danger.