Family Reunion
Rattling tire glistensbright roads clogged through autumn rainpressing to their door
Rattling tire glistensbright roads clogged through autumn rainpressing to their door
Wanting to move onleft to their own devicessoaking in the sun
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A big shoutout to Bob Sedergreen and friends from the wonderful Southside Jazz room at Elsternwick Classic. The ensemble treated a packed 40+ crowd to a night of beautiful music and camaraderie. The group was led by veteran pianist Bob Sedergreen, with Haydn Murtagh on the double bass, Mark Voogd on the drums, trumpet and …
He constructed me in a dream from far away an alien child
Do we have a winner yet. Surely someone has managed to make money out of this by now? Fingers crossed, that some smart ambitious young thing cracks the code. I don’t know how this one went – Zero Impact – wishing you all the best in your mission to repurpose all the used coffee grounds …
Ever wait a long, long time for something to bear fruit? This prickly pear was collected from the outer Western suburbs of Melbourne way back in 2013. This happened to be the first fruit that made it to the eating (the one before that was eaten by a possum!). And after waiting for so long, how …
For many of us, there comes a point when we just have had enough of paying high supermarket prices for mediocre vegetables. Going to the farmers market is fun, but it isn’t always practical or cost effective. So, we decide to try our hand at planting our own gardens. It sounds easy enough at first …
This is an Earwig. They seem to have this habit of getting into anything in the garden made from wood, where they set-up little colonies. Then they become large colonies. At night they move en masse to the closest growing thing and start chewing it to the stump. Bastards!! But you see, there is a …
This Perennial Spinach is a Winner The first time I saw NZ Spinach (Tetragonia tetragonioides) was at the home of a local permaculturist, Keith (from the South East Suburbs Permaculture Group). There was a sunny spot at the back of the yard, and some unusual looking plant had almost covered over an entire garden bed. It didn’t have any snail …
Coffee Grounds are given a second chance thanks to the Compost Coalition group. Go on and give them a hand, collect some coffee grounds to make very special soil for plants.
Collecting Coffee Grounds in London – England! I am very pleased to report that Ground to Ground has gained a powerful voice in the fine old city of London. Deborah Rothenberg is a London Leader for 2012, and will be taking on the challenge to encourage cafes to hand out their spent coffee grounds, and introduce the …
Cafe owner Angus Giles and environmental reporter Michael Green are doing their part to reuse coffee grounds! Come and join us in making a difference.
What is Worm Tea? I started this post trying to describe ‘Worm Tea’, and before too long ran into all kinds of ways to name it and make it. So let us start with this general rule – that ‘tea’ is all the goodness of the worm farm in water, and then putting that directly …
Does your garden need a hit of used coffee grounds? This is the where you want to look first. And if you have some coffee to give out, let us know.
Drink your coffee and make money too? There seems to be a mental process by which enterprising individuals come across the good old ‘used coffee grounds goldmine question’… “How is it that we generate millions of tonnes of used coffee grounds a year that go to landfill, and no one is trying to make money …
Lawn Fertilizer can be made cheaply and easily from used coffee grounds.
Fertilize your tomato plants with used coffee grounds and you will see excellent results. Healthy tomato plants and reducing waste at the same time!
I found it hard to grow broccoli last year (2010). Most of the seedlings failed to take and what did manage to grow was continually attacked by garden pests. This year could not be more different, because since putting those healthy seedlings into the ground, they have really taken off – so let’s see how …
This post is in response to some questions I’ve received about drying coffee grinds and then how to store them. This becomes important when you are collecting large quantities of used grounds, or large enough that you can’t use right away. Used coffee grounds do not store too well due to their high water content; …
Exploring the notion that coffee grounds will increase soil acidity. Based on my own practical experiments, let’s see if it’s true!
There is an almost limitless amount of used ground coffee available to use as a fertilizer. Let’s look at the NPK analysis of coffee grounds and what that means for you garden.
Coffee Grounds and Mould Up until this weekend, I had a shed floor covered in used coffee grounds, with another lot sitting in a cardboard box. The idea was simply to see what happens with it, in a cold and dry environment. Yes these are the sorts of things that I find interesting – things …
Find out why I collect used coffee grounds for my garden as a compost and fertilizer, why you should join me, and how to get started.
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This comprehensive guide to vermicomposting explores the benefits, science, and the surprising role of coffee grounds in creating healthy soil. It explains the process, benefits, use of coffee grounds, and offers practical tips for successful vermicomposting. Whether you’re a gardening enthusiast or coffee lover, this guide is the go-to resource for sustainable habits. Continue reading