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Marion,IN

I found out today that Starbucks gives their used grounds away for free. What is the rate of application in the patch for the used grounds? Besides hyped-up worms, is there any side-effects for using the free grounds?

8/21/2006 2:06:43 PM

Mill Bay, British Columbia

Alot of info at

http://www.bigpumpkins.com/MsgBoard/ViewThread.asp?b=10&p=142207

8/21/2006 2:52:32 PM

GreatFalls,Montana

go to Colorado Pumpkins.com and go to GROUNDS FOR YOUR GARDEN

8/21/2006 4:28:11 PM

Ctpumpkin@optonline.net

Coffee grounds applied too heavily can lower the soil pH. That said, I would NEVER turn away more grounds. It would take several more inches than I've ever applied to become a problem. Plus lime is cheap. If you have a compost pile then the worms will always appreciate their addition & will correct the pH as they go.

8/21/2006 5:03:45 PM