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My Backyard Compost

Family Balance Sheet

My composting adventures all started about 9 years ago when our local Penn State Cooperative Extension office offered a free composting bin (the round one in the picture) when you attended their free composting seminar. I have a system going, but I am a laid back composter. So what did I learn at the seminar?

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10 Unusual Uses for Coffee Grounds

Saving With Shellie

Sprinkle fresh grounds around plant beds or any other areas where you would like to keep out pests. Composting – The rich minerals left behind in the grounds helps the degradation process. Mix with lye to further the breakdown and worms really like the grounds so it is a multi-faceted support to composting. Rinse thoroughly.

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10 Uses for Orange Peels

Saving Cents With Sense

We recently planted an orange tree and I can’t wait until it is producing so I can have fresh squeezed orange juice, sliced oranges on my salad, orange marmalade, or just a quick snack! When mosquitos are bad, I use this DIY All Natural Mosquito Spray. #6 3 Easy Garden Plants for Kids. #9

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10 Uses for Orange Peels

Saving Cents With Sense

We recently planted an orange tree and I can’t wait until it is producing so I can have fresh squeezed orange juice, sliced oranges on my salad, orange marmalade, or just a quick snack! When mosquitos are bad, I use this DIY All Natural Mosquito Spray. #6 3 Easy Garden Plants for Kids. #9

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