The world’s most popular drink offers more than just a caffeine kick. Spent coffee grounds can enrich soil and compost, while brewed coffee itself can help manage slugs.

Fertilizer for Your Garden First up, let's talk about gardening. If you're a plant parent (or just trying to keep that ...

If a cup of coffee (or several!) are part of your morning or afternoon routine, it's likely that you've tossed a lot of grounds. Coffee grounds are actually full of organic matter and are wonderful to ...

CORVALLIS, Ore. – The most consumed drink in the world has more benefits than just keeping us awake. Spent coffee grounds can be used as a soil amendment and compost ingredient, while liquid coffee ...

They are sustainable, contain nutrients and may deter pests, but you need to use them sparingly ...

Do spent grounds from your morning cup of joe help your plants grow? Myths and facts about using coffee grounds in the garden ...

Nine years ago, Starbucks Coffee Co. began a program that encourages people to recycle waste from coffee grounds. "Grounds for Your Garden" invites people to pick up spent grounds from Starbucks to ...

I want to plant a blueberry bush this spring, but prior attempts have failed. I’ve read that they require acidic soil. Could ...

Tomato plants are the most popular vegetable grown in the home garden, so all we want is for them to thrive and produce a bountiful harvest. There are several ways to support tomatoes as they grow, ...

Starbucks’ Grounds for Your Garden program offers free used coffee grounds to reduce waste and promote sustainable gardening. Since the initiative varies by store, check with your barista about how it ...