Uses for Eggshells

[Richard]

Hi

Just written a new article for the main site about various uses for eggshells..

HERE

Any other ideas I could add?

Thanks,

Richard

[Totally Scrambled]

Break them into little pieces and scatter them over the floor in the house so that I can walk on them when I've done something to upset Ali.
Dom

[Richard]

Thank you Dom, I shall consider that. Don't think the readers would know who Ali is though

Richard

[lancashire lass]

Although you've already mentioned adding to the compost bin, another idea is to finely grind them down to small pieces or better as a powder and add to the potting compost for certain plants:

1) for tomatoes to reduce blossom end rot
2) for cabbages and other brassicas as well as spinach and other leafy greens like lettuce as a good source of calcium

As for deterring slugs and snails, I'm not that convinced of the "sharp" edges theory - I've seen a snail go over the edge of a razor blade without injury because of the way the muscle in the "foot" ripples over sharp edges. The other reason it may work is because the calcium in the egg shell may have a drying effect on the slime.

[Richard]

Very interesting Lassie.

I've put eggshells for slugs down before, but I also put one year old soot as well>
Will experiment (carefully!) and let you know.

Richard

[tortzblue]

There are loads of interesting craft ideas on youtube if you search eggshell craft. BTW Richard, Hubby and I love your youtube vids (esp your sense of humour!). Keep them coming!

[Richard]

Thank you Tortz

Richard

[p.penn]

I think my favourite use of eggshells is to keep the wibbly wobbly bit of the egg in one place while coming out of a chicken's bottom.

[Richard]

I wonder if anyone has ever had an egg laid on their hands ?

Richard