Got kitchen scraps?
Don’t throw them away!
You can turn that waste into garden gold. Discover 6 budget-friendly ways to reuse kitchen waste in the garden.
Save money and help your plants thrive.
Let’s dig in!
Make a Compost Pile
Got kitchen scraps? Start a compost pile!
It’s like recycling for food, and your garden will love it. Just toss fruit peels, veggie scraps, coffee grounds, and eggshells into a compost bin.
Stir it up now and then, keep it moist, and let nature do the work. In a few months, you’ll have rich, dark compost to mix into your garden soil.
Say goodbye to buying expensive fertilizers!
Create a Worm Bin
Worm bins are super cool and a super easy way to turn kitchen waste into nutrient-rich worm castings. Red wigglers are the stars here.
Feed them your veggie peels and coffee grounds, and they’ll make you some amazing compost. All you need is a box, some bedding, and of course, worms.
Plus, it’s a fun project for the kids! Who knew worms could be so useful?
Use Coffee Grounds for Acid-Loving Plants
If you drink coffee, don’t toss those grounds! Coffee grounds are great for acid-loving plants like roses, blueberries, and tomatoes.
Just sprinkle the used coffee grounds around the base of these plants. The grounds will enrich the soil and help your plants thrive.
Bonus: coffee grounds can also keep pests like slugs and snails away. Double win!
Make a Banana Peel Fertilizer
Banana peels are packed with potassium which is great for plants. You can bury the peels directly in the soil near your plants, or make a liquid fertilizer.
Just soak banana peels in water for a couple of days, then use the water to water your plants. It’s like giving them a vitamin boost!
Your plants will thank you with lush, strong growth.
Grow New Plants from Kitchen Scraps
Did you know you can grow new plants from kitchen scraps? Things like green onions, celery, and even potatoes can sprout and grow again!
Just place the base or cut ends in water until they grow roots or new leaves, then plant them in soil. It’s a fun way to get more out of what you buy and reduce waste.
Plus, it’s a neat experiment to do at home!
Use Eggshells as a Soil Amendment
Don’t throw away those eggshells! They’re rich in calcium and great for your soil.
Crush them up and sprinkle them in your garden to help balance the pH and add nutrients. You can also mix them into your compost.
Some people even use half eggshells as mini seed starters. Just fill them with soil, plant your seeds, and when they’re ready, plant the whole thing in your garden.
Easy peasy!