Turn Kitchen Scraps into Garden Gold!

Before you toss those eggshells, coffee grounds, or veggie ends into the trash, wait! Your kitchen scraps are packed with nutrients that your garden craves. Instead of sending them to the landfill, you can turn everyday food waste into a free, eco-friendly soil enhancer.

Here’s how to make the most of your scraps:

Eggshells: Rinse, crush, and sprinkle them into your garden beds. Eggshells are rich in calcium and help prevent blossom end rot in tomatoes, peppers, and squash. Bonus: their sharp edges may help deter soft-bodied pests like slugs.

Coffee Grounds: Used coffee grounds are a great source of nitrogen and can be added directly to your soil or compost. They help improve soil texture and attract earthworms—your garden’s underground allies.

Veggie Scraps: Ends of carrots, celery, onions, and more can be chopped and buried in your garden beds or compost piles. As they decompose, they release nutrients that feed your soil naturally.

Boost the Benefits with a Balanced Fertilizer: While kitchen scraps are a great start, it’s a smart move to supplement with a balanced fertilizer for even better results. We recommend Old Farmer’s Almanac Tomato & Vegetable Plant Food—it’s formulated to give your plants a powerful boost of essential nutrients for bigger, healthier harvests. Use it alongside your scraps to keep your garden thriving all season long.

Quick Tips:

• Chop scraps small so they break down faster.
• Mix them into the top layer of soil to avoid attracting pests.
• Combine with dry materials (leaves, paper, grass clippings) for a well-balanced compost pile.

By recycling your kitchen waste and pairing it with a quality fertilizer, you’re feeding your plants the smart, sustainable way. Your garden—and the planet—will thank you!