This week, we are prepping the soil for planting. After weeks of up and down temperatures, it seems the weather has finally decided to take an uptick and summer is on its way. The first step was to spread around a mixture of humus (not to be confused with hummus) and manure while turning up the soil. Humus is a type of compost or topsoil enhancer used in gardening.

The second step was mixing in some coffee grounds. In the gardening months, Starbucks packages used coffee ground for free to use as “Grounds for Your Garden.” The coffee grounds made the garden smell like a freshly brewed cup of coffee, an effect that was magnified when we watered the garden. It certainly overpowered any scent from the humus and manure.

Above: After spreading humus and manure.

Above: Add in some coffee grounds.

Above: Watering the garden.

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