It's spring which means gardeners are itching to get their hands in the dirt! Well, for acid-loving plants, here's one ingredient that's a must, coffee grounds. Coffee contains nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and trace minerals, as well as properties that help to stimulate the growth of beneficial microbes. When grounds are stored they tend to develop green or blue-green fungus that looks like mold. The green fungus called Trichoderma, is very beneficial to the soil. The bl

Maybe you're allowed a coffee break but your coffee pot isn't! You want to keep it running at peak efficiency or the mornings could get ugly. So don't put it off. Follow these tips for espresso machines and drip coffee makers. It will keep them from clogging up, perking up bad tasting coffee, and/or breaking the machine. (You can use your imagination as to why the machine breaks.) 1. Daily Cleaning Keeping up with a brief cleaning routine daily can help extend the life of you