Can I make coffee ground compost?Coffee ground compost is an excellent way to nourish your soil while recycling something you normally would just throw away. You can simply start adding them to your regular compost pile or blend your own mixture. I am always happy when there is topic in the organic community that starts to get some attention outside of the box! To give credit to where credit is due, I would have to tell you that in my opinion Starbucks Coffee is largely credited for bringing attention to sustainable recycling. Starbucks has fostered an atmosphere that has encouraged local stores to give away coffee grounds to anyone who asked. It is a great business decision as it is that much less going to a landfill. This has given them a lot of great exposure in the gardening community as is the case here. Imagine this if you will...A local school decides to build their own compost bins from donated lumber and supplies to start composting. Local Starbucks and other restaurants donate used coffee grounds and produce otherwise destined to the trash heap. The science department uses the experience to teach basic earth sciences. Students use the compost to build the fertility of the soil and grow a crop they can sell auction to raise funds. The possibilities are endless.Are in a position of influence in your school or community to actually start a project similar to this?
NATURE WORKS!When we begin to work in harmony with nature instead of trying to fight it, We learn to be a success! Don't try to cheat with chemicals in an effort to grow bigger tomatoes than the neighbors! And speaking of chemicals, I hope you like the taste because your going to have to eat them! (I just hope your not making your kids eat them...)
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