![]() Thursday with sustained winds of 75 mph, according to the National Hurricane Center. Hurricane Nicole came ashore in nearby Vero Beach at 3 a.m. "This surf is way too big it’s not safe." If one of these buildings go down… or if you go out on your back deck and fall in, we’re not going to be able to get to you," Fowler said. HOME COLLAPSES INTO THE SEA AS TROPICAL STORM NICOLE ERODES FLORIDA COASTLINEĭaytona Beach Police Chief Michael Fowler told FOX Weather the situation along the beachfront is a "worst case scenario." Nicole came ashore as a Category 1 hurricane before weakening to a tropical storm as it moved across the state. DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 10: Danny Sonn (L) and Warren Hoganson (R) help homeowner Nina Lavigna salvage what she can from her home after it toppled onto the beach as Hurricane Nicole came ashore on November10, 2022 in Daytona Beach, Florida. We won’t judge your skill sets, but just know, we greatly appreciate anyone who wants to repurpose these piles of burlap.Ĭontact us directly if you are interested or visit the Fortuna Coffee for burlap coffee sacks. If you’re not so crafty, then you can certainly just use them as an eco-friendly gift wrap for those larger, more awkward gifts. If you have some time and creative ambition percolating, then you can utilize coffee sacks to curate a special gift for all your family and friends. If you don't have the yard space for a full spread garden, then you can make some hanging basket planters to suspend off your deck or bring a natural element into a smaller living space indoors. Since burlap bags are large, they can be used to protect root balls of trees if you are working on some bigger landscaping projects in the yard. If the weather turns and you need to quickly cover and protect young crops, coffee sacks can also be used to provide shade from blistering sun or from frost. You can use them to line garden beds and garden pathways to mitigate weeds. Additionally, burlap bags are biodegradable, as they are made from naturally organic fibers of the jute plant. Mushroom cultivation also thrives on spent coffee and coffee chaff. Chaff is loaded with nutrients like nitrogen which make for a great additive to a garden. Coffee chaff is the dried skin or husk that comes off the seeds during roasting. If you or someone you know is has a serious green thumb, introduce them to the wonderful uses of burlap bags and coffee chaff. A quick search on platforms like Pinterest are sure to inspire one to get crafty with the material. Honestly, the creative possibilities are endless. During my personal crafting projects, I have discovered that furry family members enjoy napping on a stacks of the bags, so one can even consider making a pet bed out of them. You can even keep the family occupied over the holiday festivities by using them for sack races or other crafting ideas. At coffee shows, they have been used as table spreads or turned into table runners.įor a more festive approach, here at Fortuna we have made wreaths from these bags and have also filled them with presents and used them as decorations. In the wild, I’ve seen people use them to reupholster chairs or make accent pillows. They also make for great framed wall decor. ![]() Personally, I’ve made bags out of some with coffee origin artwork painted or printed on the bags. Here at Fortuna Coffee, we have no shortage of this versatile crafting material, as we go through roughly 150,000 lbs. Visit any local coffee roaster and one will see a pile of these jute bags stacked up in a corner of the warehouse. ![]() If you are on the hunt for a gift for a budding barista or coffee enthusiast, look to these handmade inspirations to perk them up this holiday season. But perhaps you are a craftier individual, looking to curate something special for your gift giving. ![]() For some, hitting the Black Friday sales is one of the most anticipated events of the year. The jingly jangle of the holiday cheer will soon be upon us. The cool fall air is not the only thing nipping at your nose. Getting Crafty with Burlap Reiko Piekarski, Director of Coffee Programs | Fortuna Enterprises, LLC
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