My grandma is a true magician — sometimes I feel like she’s even smarter than the Internet. The amount of knowledge she carries amazes me every time. I keep wondering when she had the time to learn and master so much. I’m genuinely proud of her.
Every time I visit her cozy countryside home, something always catches my eye — a small mesh bag filled with crushed eggshells hanging from a wooden stick or a tree branch. One day, I couldn’t resist asking, “Grandma, why do you hang eggshells in the garden like that?”
She smiled with a sparkle in her eye and said, “Oh dear, those are my little treasures! They do wonders for the garden.” And then she revealed her secret wisdom:
🪴 Feeding the soil: Rain gently releases minerals from the shells, like calcium and magnesium. “Just like giving vitamins to the plants,” she said.
🛡️ Natural protection: The sharp pieces scare off slugs and small rodents. “They hate the smell,” she added, lowering her voice.
🍅 Healthier crops: “No black-bottom tomatoes in my garden!” she laughed, explaining how the calcium helps prevent blossom-end rot.
🐦 Bird snacks: “Birds love them — and they help us in return by eating harmful bugs.”
⚖️ Balancing acidity: Eggshells help reduce soil acidity, especially useful for spinach, beans, and cabbage.
Now, I never throw away an eggshell without thinking of her. Her garden isn’t just green — it’s wise. 🌱❤️
