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LifeandPeace
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Posted Sat Sep 27, 2008, 7:26am Subject: dumping coffee into houseplants

Merely a chic idea or good science behind it?

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Posted Sun Sep 28, 2008, 7:41am Subject: Re: dumping coffee into houseplants

No, good science. Especially for acid loving plants like azaleas!

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Posted Mon Sep 29, 2008, 4:59am Subject: Re: dumping coffee into houseplants

Definitely a good idea, just don't over do it!! It'll also help to keep some pests out of the soil as well. There are more ideas for using spent coffee grinds and old stale coffee here

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Posted Mon Sep 29, 2008, 5:48am Subject: Re: dumping coffee into houseplants

davebarrett Said: Definitely a good idea, just don't over do it!! It'll also help to keep some pests out of the soil as well. There are more ideas for using spent coffee grinds and old stale coffee here Posted September 29, 2008 link Grounds are good for the compost pile. Earthworms love them. Len

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Posted Tue Sep 30, 2008, 5:42am Subject: Re: dumping coffee into houseplants

CoffeeRoastersClub Said: Grounds are good for the compost pile. Earthworms love them. Len Posted September 29, 2008 link and grinds are very high in nitrogen! They also held to minimize attacks from slugs......as does chaff if you are a roaster!!

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