Good News Notes:

“1. Eggshells

Making an omelet or baking a cake? Don’t throw away those eggshells—they can be used in a variety of ways in your garden. If you have a mostly intact eggshell, you can use it as a biodegradable seed-starter “pot.” Gently fill it with dirt and a seed of your choice, then plant it in the ground once it’s sprouted (bonus points if you use an old egg carton as a holder). Even if you don’t use them to start seedlings, cracked-up eggshells can be added directly to your garden to give the soil a calcium boost. This is especially helpful for tomato and pepper plants, as it can help combat blossom-end rot. The sharp edges of the shells can also deter some snails and slugs.

2. Coffee Grounds

If you’re one of the many people who start their day with a hot cup of coffee, you have ample fertilizer at the ready. Coffee grounds can be added almost like a mulch around the plants in your garden. The grounds are rich in nitrogen, which can help plants thrive, and grounds can also help aerate the soil, improving drainage. Grounds can be added to houseplants as well, but they do have a strong aroma that can be off-putting over time. To help moderate the smell, mix the grounds with water and pour the mixture around the plants, or work the grounds into and underneath the soil.

3. Banana Peels

Bananas are the gift that keeps on giving if you have a garden. The peels can add nitrogen, potassium, phosphorus, calcium and magnesium to the soil, making them a potent fertilizer. They can also help repel pesky pests like aphids. There are several ways to use banana peels in the garden. You can place them directly around plants, you can dry them and grind them up, or you can cut them up and bury them 1 to 2 inches below the soil….”

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