laura
Clearing the weeds
Posts: 7 
Allotment site: Outside Haywards Heath
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Post by laura on Jun 14, 2017 16:07:29 GMT
Hi all,
I've just discovered that Burgess Hill Waitrose has a big black bin outside full of coffee grounds that you can take for composting (bring your own bag).
Not sure if Haywards Heath do the same but it could be worth investigating/encouraging them to do so.
I've also had success getting some from Costa before but you have to go in and ask in advance for them to save it.
Enjoy!
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Post by murrayc on Jun 14, 2017 19:56:56 GMT
Hi all, I've just discovered that Burgess Hill Waitrose has a big black bin outside full of coffee grounds that you can take for composting (bring your own bag). Not sure if Haywards Heath do the same but it could be worth investigating/encouraging them to do so. I've also had success getting some from Costa before but you have to go in and ask in advance for them to save it. Enjoy! Thanks Laura, I've noticed that at the BH Waitrose and will check. Any tips for using coffee grounds in composting? |
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Post by wilbarra on Jun 15, 2017 7:30:08 GMT
A FAMOUS LOCAL CARNATION GROWER OF THE THIRTIES,FORTIES AND FIFTIES
USED TO COLLECT DUSTBINS FULL OF COFFEE GROUNDS FROM THE FELBRIDGE HOTEL
AT EAST GRINSTEAD AND USE THEM IN HIS MIXINGS.
I ALSO KNOW THAT A WELL KNOWN EXHIBITOR AT LOCAL SHOWS USES THEM AS A
LIQUID FEED BY PUTTING THEM IN A PIECE OF HESSIAN AND PUTTING THEM IN HIS
WATER BUTT.
I MYSELF HAVE ALWAYS USED THEM AS A TOP DRESSING ROUND MY TOMATO PLANTS
IN THE GREENHOUSE.
THEY ALSO ARE SUPPOSED TO BE A GOOD DETERENT AGAINST SLUGS HOW TRUE I
DONT KNOW.
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bridgey
Clearing the weeds
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Post by bridgey on Jun 15, 2017 16:30:38 GMT
mixed with sharp sand they make a good top dressing
around fruit bushes
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Post by jane on Jun 23, 2017 19:30:18 GMT
excellent tips - we can help Waitrose dispose of their coffee grounds no prob!
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bridgey
Clearing the weeds
Posts: 60
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Post by bridgey on Jul 24, 2017 19:12:06 GMT
just finished picking my first crop of tomatoes
grew them in pots which contained nothing but tea leaves
which I got from a restaurant in Crawley.
is tea better for you than coffee?
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