Are you wondering what coffee grounds are doing on the stoop of someone who doesn't drink coffee? Our house is obviously a 'tea house', but there is a good reason for the coffee grounds. In an effort to use only natural substances in my garden, I have been learning the art of composting and natural methods of bug and weed control. I've learned that a local Starbucks has a pretty green bucket by their front door --- and it frequently contains used coffee grounds that are set out for 'free'. They are labeled 'Grounds for Your Garden'. You might see if your local Starbucks has a similar program. I've been adding coffee grounds to my garden soil and they add needed acidity and nutrients. Coffee is very high in antioxidants. I wonder, will the coffee antioxidants help my vegetable antioxidants grow? I'm sure they will! Some day I'll tell you about the other things I add to my garden soil.
But for now, I must get back to my housework!
Thank you for your sweet comments regarding Brandon's movie project.
I hope you have a wonderful day!
Our Starbucks has the "Grounds for your garden". We have gotten quite a few bags from them.
ReplyDeleteNot just Starbucks, but many coffee shops will give you their grounds. My roses loved them!
ReplyDeleteI will have to check our starbucks out for the coffee grounds. Thanks for writing about them.
ReplyDeleteI too have been learning about composting and how to do things in a more natural, earth friendly way. I have just started to compost and do use the coffee grounds. Shouldn't used tea be good for a compost as well? I'd imagine so.
ReplyDeleteI still have lots to learn about composting and would love to see you post more about it.
Take care,
Salina
What a great idea Starbucks has! Of course, being the coffee drinkers we are here at our household I've got lots of coffee grounds to spread around!
ReplyDeleteDonna :)