James:
I found a good source for coffee grounds for using in [gardening] compost. Starbucks packages their used coffee grounds and it’s free for the taking. The packaged grounds are usually located in a bin in any Starbucks store. If you can’t find it just ask for it and they are happy to supply you. Here’s the link that touches on their coffee grounds program.
I hope that others can find this of use in their applications. – Desert T
JWR Adds: Speaking of coffee, it is interesting to note the value of Starbucks stock have become a barometer for overall market and consumer sentiment. When times are good, Starbucks soars. But recently their profits have sagged. Obviously people are cutting back on discretionary spending, perhaps presaging a deep recession ahead.