If you're like me, you probably brew a pot of coffee every day. Instead of throwing out the used grounds, spread them around your garden instead as a nutritious treat for your veggies.
Coffee grounds have high levels of nitrogen, which is a vital nutrient for plants. Specifically, nitrogen promotes leaf growth, so it is particularly useful for leafy greens, onions, and herbs. I usually dump my used grounds into a bowl with a spoon and let Lily spread the grounds wherever she chooses. It helps to encourage independence and industry, and gets her outside more.
With Earth Day having just passed, and with Arbor Day and Screen-Free Week coming up, this is the perfect time to get yourself and your family out in the garden. If you don't have a garden yet, then start one!
If you're not a coffee drinker, and you want to try using coffee grounds in your garden, just visit your nearest Starbucks and ask for their used coffee grounds. They give it away freely, and you will probably end up with more than you can use (so share the wealth with other gardeners you know).
Have fun gardening, and happy harvesting.
Cheers!
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