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Multicolored Plastic Pots

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Inside these multicolored plastic pots are seeds planted in a mixture of non soil mix and used coffee grounds. These are being sprayed with water on a daily basis.

Multicolored Plastic Pots

It smells like a cafe in this area and why not, these used coffee grounds can be had FOR FREE from Starbucks.

You can ask for a bag or two from a branch near you when you have time to grab a cup.

Posted by Treasure Jar on Feb 26th 2010 | Filed in Fresh Produce,From the Admin's Desk,FYI,Through the Lens,Visual Delights | Comments (13)

Knotted

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Knotted

Posted by Treasure Jar on Jan 19th 2010 | Filed in Through the Lens,Visual Delights | Comments (4)

Basil Benefits

We had a basil plant.

Yes, had because the plant died courtesy of those small white insects that seemed to feed on the fragrant plant. Coupled with that, ants infested on these small white creatures. I wasn’t able to take photos of these creatures but Googling them I was able to land to this page. Click here.

I knew I should have made pesto when the leaves were plentiful. This would have to wait until I get another plant or resolve to buy fresh leaves from the supermarket. I know I should have read pages like this one before I got the plant but that is water under the bridge now. Sigh.

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Posted by Treasure Jar on Nov 13th 2008 | Filed in Fresh Produce,Kitchen Needs,Through the Lens,Trivia | Comments (0)