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3 days ago

Don't Throw Out Leftover Lemon Peels, Use Them In Your Garden Instead - Tasting Table

There's a helpful symbiosis between your kitchen and your garden, as a whole range of food scraps can be turned into fertilizer, which in turn can give you more food. Lemon peels contain phosphorus, which is essential for healthy roots, potassium, for better fruiting and flowering, and nitrogen, which ensures your plants have plenty of lush green leaves.
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3 weeks ago

Why Your Pumpkin Guts Belong In The Garden, Not The Garbage - Tasting Table

Use past-the-prime pumpkins, including jack-o-lantern guts, as compost or buried fertilizer after removing seeds and breaking them into small pieces.
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Stanford graduates' startup turns almond shell waste into organic fertilizer

Our goal is to reduce emissions, promote healthy soils and help farmers improve yields," said Nicolas Pinkowski, co-founder and chief executive officer. "There's a lot of concern right now in the US about chemicals in and on foods. More and more people care not just about getting enough calories every day, but about making sure what they eat is healthy and safe.
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5 months ago
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Not All Plants Love Coffee: Here's What To Avoid In Your Garden - Tasting Table

Coffee grounds can enhance plant growth but are not suitable for all garden plants.
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5 months ago
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Here's Why You Should Be Tossing Overripe Bananas Into Your Garden - Tasting Table

Overripe bananas can be used as a natural fertilizer to enhance garden health.
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