Dude, You Smell Funny . . . and Your Garden Too
For all that associate with me on a regular basis, I know this topic is on your minds. But just like when I had Meg dye my hair blond several years ago, most people are reluctant to challenge me on what the heck I'm doing (I think most people are afraid that I'll go WWF on them).
It's the coffee folks--lots and lots of coffee. No, I haven't started drinking the stuff; rather, I thought I would divert the used grounds from the garbage at work and put them in my garden instead. Meg even brought home a huge garbage bag full of them when she stopped by Safeway at the in-store Starbucks; most places will give them to you for free, if you ask. I began spreading them throughout my garden this week, hoping that they will act as a natural fertilizer for our various perennials and vegetables. I expect the plants and worms will enjoy the new treat, but I will have to wait and see what happens.
Brigham Young of all persons partly inspired me with the idea re-using the coffee grounds. Sure, there are thousands of articles and blogs that promote such an activity, but it's Young's philosophy--and I marvel at how far ahead of his time he was--that really resonates in me. This compilation of Brigham Young quotes is a good primer.
It's the coffee folks--lots and lots of coffee. No, I haven't started drinking the stuff; rather, I thought I would divert the used grounds from the garbage at work and put them in my garden instead. Meg even brought home a huge garbage bag full of them when she stopped by Safeway at the in-store Starbucks; most places will give them to you for free, if you ask. I began spreading them throughout my garden this week, hoping that they will act as a natural fertilizer for our various perennials and vegetables. I expect the plants and worms will enjoy the new treat, but I will have to wait and see what happens.
Brigham Young of all persons partly inspired me with the idea re-using the coffee grounds. Sure, there are thousands of articles and blogs that promote such an activity, but it's Young's philosophy--and I marvel at how far ahead of his time he was--that really resonates in me. This compilation of Brigham Young quotes is a good primer.
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