Help keep burlap out of the landfill and use it in your gardens!

Coming out of winter, we have a huge supply of burlap in the roasting facility. We're looking for some green thumbs to help take some off our hands and put it to good use in upcoming spring garden projects - or any kind of project!

Free to pick-up Wednesdays from 2pm-6pm at the Roasting Facility.

Directions:2100 Concord Blvd. Suite J Crofton, MD 21114

Donations:

Donations are suggested and appreciated. We are not trying to make money off our burlap; we want to help reduce waste and contribute to the Chesapeake Bay. All monies added to our burlap fund are donated to The Oyster Recovery Partnership for their oyster restoration efforts. Want five bags, consider a $5 donation. Got $20? We might fill up your pick-up truck!

A Simple Request:

Burlap Pick up is ONLY on Wednesdays from 2-6pm. Please do not stop into the Roasting Facility unannounced to pick up burlap. We do love visitors, but we have a small (but mighty) team and we don't always have staff on site that can assist. If you'd like a large amount of bags (like a truck load) or want to schedule a pick up outside of the Wednesday time frame, please send us a message: andrea@chesapeake.coffee

Here are some garden uses for burlap:

1. Sowing seeds: By placing burlap atop germinating seed beds you can protect the seeds from animals, wind, excessive sun, and heavy rain. Use loose weave burlap as it will allow germinating seeds to grow through. This won’t stop weeds.

2. Growing food: Burlap can be used as a grow-bag for root vegetables and tubers.

3. Moving plants: Burlap can be used as a wrap to protect roots and hold soils for transplants. It can be “planted” and will decompose quickly.

4. Potting: Use a piece of burlap instead of preformed coir liners to make a hanging basket or a window flower box.

5. Temperature: Burlap can be used to keep plants snug through winter and before the frost threat has passed. Wrap pots in burlap to help retain heat, and burlap cover can help protect plants from frost. Sun covers can also be made to help create shade and protect plants from too much direct sunlight. 

6. Weed control: Burlap can be used to help control weeds around plantings and in row gardens. Cut holes in the burlap for small plants, lay full pieces around large plants, and lay row-sheets in gardens. Multiple layers will largely discourage weeds and the addition of arborists’ wood chips will mostly control them, provide moisture retention, and help build soils.