Today we’re discussing more food scraps that the soil will love so we can reduce our kitchen waste even further. Here are 3 kitchen scraps you shouldn’t just throw away:
Orange peels ????
Scatter small pieces of orange peels around garden plants, they will act as a cat deterrent. Orange peels work as a pest deterrent, too: Either shallowly bury small pieces of peel around plants or sprinkle shredded or grated peels around plants to repel aphids and ants.
Nut Shells ????
Save your peanut, walnut and pistachio shells for something other than the bin. They can be broken up into pieces and used as a thick layer that protects against weeds popping up. Mixing nut shells in with your soil can also help aerate otherwise compact soil.
Cooking Water ????
Don’t dump the water you used to boil an egg or blanch a vegetable – save it, let it cool, and fill up your watering can. Your plants will thank you, and so will the greater earth, right?