"The process of consuming food begins to look like a circle, not a straight line that ends in waste. You become determined that all kitchen scraps can be repurposed, especially those that can further feed the garden."
"Though this might sound great and easy, the reality is not entirely sunny-side-up. Just like there are drawbacks to eating raw eggs, there are drawbacks to using them in the garden."
"There's also the potential issue of raw eggs containing salmonella and contaminating the soil, which means the pathogen could make its way into the produce."
"Using the whole raw egg as fertilizer might not fully be worth it, but that doesn't mean eggs don't have a place in your garden."
Growing a vegetable garden alters perceptions of food, viewing consumption as a cycle rather than a linear process. Kitchen scraps, particularly raw eggs, can be repurposed to nourish plants. Burying a whole raw egg at the base of a plant can provide nutrients as it decomposes. However, this method has drawbacks, including attracting animals and the risk of salmonella contamination. Eggshells are a safer alternative, offering calcium benefits without the associated risks of whole raw eggs.
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