Many seedlings need potting on into larger containers at least once before it’s time to plant them out. Most will be happy potted on into the same seed starting mix but hungrier seedlings like cauliflowers or tomatoes will appreciate something a little richer. Adding some worm compost to the...
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This beautiful potting tray is made by Gabriel Ash, maker of beautiful wooden greenhouses. Made from Canadian red western cedar and aluminium, it fits on most greenhouse staging and is a beautiful, practical and long-lasting addition to a greenhouse or potting bench. Measures 56cm x 68cm. ...
27 thoughts on “Selecting the Best Potting Soil and Potting Mix” Comment navigation ← Older Comments Lance Hill Can you do a post on how to use seeds in seed trays or cups to test potting soil, compost, and manure for herbicide residue? I get that question a lot from gardeners ...
"I bought some Rooster seed potatoes earlier this year and grew them in a large bag of 'premium'compost. They did very poorly. My potatoes grew better in the garden and now thanks to your article I understand why. My question is, now that I have a number of small potatoes, could I ...
There is no such thing as commercial sterile potting mix – no matter what the bag might say. The mix may be heat treated to kill pathogens and weed seed, but none of the manufacturers package the finished product in sterile conditions. Besides, even if they did, as soon as you open th...
You can grow potatoes in containers from store bought potatoes. The key is to buy organic potatoes that are free of growth inhibitors and use good quality potting soil and a good organic fertilizer. You can also make your own compost to add to the pots. ...
Many seedlings need potting on into larger containers at least once before it’s time to plant them out. Most will be happy potted on into the same seed starting mix but hungrier seedlings like cauliflowers or tomatoes will appreciate something a little richer. Adding some worm compost to the...
A good alternative to the garden trowel is the potting scoop. The scoop also has a wide blade but is deeper. You can use it to scoop compost from the bag into pots. Because it is deeper, it can hold more earth than a typical garden trowel. However, you can’t use it to dig. ...
director of landscaping for many years at Notcutts. Mr Rumary’s cobwebbed apron still hung on the potting shed door, and the overgrown garden was packed with unusual delights. As Olivia set about restoring it, they found themselves considering the idea of paradise and gardens, both real and...