6/19/2009

recycling coffee bags

Here's a blurb from the courtesy of nature newsletter.  They are one group to which we donate our burlap coffee bags. 

mmmm.....coffee

I recently visited the Great Lakes Coffee Roasting Company in Bloomfield Hills, MI to pick up some burlap bags which were generously donated to my organic gardening efforts.

While I was there, I inhaled countless whiffs of the intoxicating aroma of roasting coffee beans! I thought about what happens to the beans after we drink the coffee. Did you know that coffee grounds are high in nitrogen and make a great addition to the organic matter around your outdoor flowers or vegetables? Instead of throwing grounds into the trash this summer, either work the grounds into your garden soil or add them to your compost bin or pile. If you add them directly to the soil, keep in mind that coffee is acidic. Acid-loving plants include azaleas, hydrangeas and blueberries. However, some plants prefer more alkaline soil and may respond negatively to the addition of too many grounds. For additional guidance, contact your local nursery.

If you choose to place coffee grounds around the base of houseplants, be conscious that the moist grounds encourage fungus growth. Use them sparingly and avoid over watering.

Now, back to that coffee... If you’re interested in purchasing micro-roasted Fair Trade Organic coffees from a local company either for yourself or as a gift, check out www.greatlakescoffee.com. The company sells drip and espresso blends.

Think Green!
Corey

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