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"Hi angie,
Tea is a very good thing for plants. I use aerobic dynamic nutrient accumulator teas all of the time in my garden. Its a bit different than steeping in hot water but the same idea.
Here's a really cool link with a chart of the different…"
Tea is a very good thing for plants. I use aerobic dynamic nutrient accumulator teas all of the time in my garden. Its a bit different than steeping in hot water but the same idea.
Here's a really cool link with a chart of the different…"
"Sure; better to feed the plants with it than to pour it down the drain. You have to water the plants anyway. :) We use our coffee grounds in the way Vynnie said--we just put them around the plants like mulch. Alas, we rarely have leftover coffee..."
"Great advice! Thanks Sheri and Vynnie. :)
So, if I use filtered water for my tea, might it also be beneficial to water with leftover tea?"
So, if I use filtered water for my tea, might it also be beneficial to water with leftover tea?"
"You're on the right path Angie. Sheri is spot on too and adds a great point - use only filtered water on indoor plants (any potted plants actually). Tea pulp, as well as coffee grounds, can be applied to the soil of potted plants (right on top like…"
"Angie, I only use filtered water that's low in PH on my houseplants because. Most plants absorb nutrients better when it's lower. Coffee is very low PH, so the grounds can be helpful when spread around the plants. Tea...I hear mixed things about it,…"
"Hey Laura,
I would like to help with this garden. Where is it and when might I find people there? Are you the person taking care of logistics?
Thanks,
Angie"
I would like to help with this garden. Where is it and when might I find people there? Are you the person taking care of logistics?
Thanks,
Angie"
Is it beneficial to use tea to water houseplants and/or potted vegetables at all? I've read mixed-opinions through Google search hits, and am still left wondering whether it will benefit my plants at all. With that said, (although I've never…
"I've read the "lining with plastic" somewhere too, but I see plenty of pallet bins in town that don't use them and they seem to work just fine. With that said, my compost bin is one of the recycled city trashcans, and I find that it doesn't get…"
"I'd be interested in splitting a load, but might be a little more inclined to throw down if we can get, at least, a third party. "
"Jeff, I sent you a friend request so that I can provide you with my address if you are still interested in some dirt. Thank you, Monica"
"p.s. about ken, he only takes cash. no plastic."
"When do you need it by? I would be interested in splitting a load, but my beds aren't built yet, and probably won't be for a few weeks yet."
"Thanks Kristoffer and Marion,
I will look into Singh. I may need to go halfsies with someone. New Post? Anyone wanna go halfsies on some soil from Singh? :) "
I will look into Singh. I may need to go halfsies with someone. New Post? Anyone wanna go halfsies on some soil from Singh? :) "
"singh is the thing. $70 a truck load he opens at 9 am. he has compost and planting miw, both are great. bring a tarp to cover it on the way home. grab a fish emultion while you are there, he has it made special. good stuff. good price."
"Monica--I am expanding my beds as well but only need an extra container or so of dirt....I am nearby in S Tempe...is there a convenient way to reach you & time this week ??
Thanks"
Thanks"
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