[Arid_gardener] Question from Home-Hort WWW page

[Chris Trask]

    You should not be applying used coffee grounds without first composting
them, and making your own compost is very easy once you get the hang of it.
You can use just about any vegetative material, such as leaves, grass
clippings, coffee grounds, and kitchen vegetable refuse.  There should be
some literature available from the Arizona Master Gardeners, but if not then
try the Colorado Master Gardeners or find yourself a copy of "Let It Rot".

    Ants don't seem to care too much for the compost that I put down.

Chris Trask
Outings Leader, Sierra Club (1981-1991)
Palo Verde Group Outings Chair, Sierra Club (1985-1988)
Grand Canyon Chapter Outings Chair, Sierra Club (1988-1991)
Member, Arizona Native Plant Society
Member, Arizona Governor's Advisory Council on Invasive Species (2005-2006)
Member, Arizona Riparian Council
Member, Central Arizona Weed Management Area

     We cannot command nature except by obeying her.

                                 - Sir Francis Bacon



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Subject: [Arid_gardener] Question from Home-Hort WWW page


> Dianna
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> I am trying to use alot of organic fertilizer, such as alfalfa pellets and
used coffee grounds, but it seems like this is attracting alot of ants. I am
about ready to give up on organic fertilizer due to the bug problem, but I'd
prefer to not hurt the environment with my gardening practices. Any
suggestions?
> Thanks
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