Whether you use a manufactured orhomemade potting mix, it’s a good idea to have extra mineral aggregate and organic materials on hand to suit some plants’ special needs. I add extra aggregate for plants that like their soil on the dry side. I add extra peat moss to my mixes for plan...
As he explained it, and it made perfect sense when I heard it, is that the sand works it’s way into the pours of the potting soil and pretty much eliminates the veins needed for the transfer of oxygen. The sand actually impedes drainage and the flow of oxygen to the roots of the p...
Homemade strawberry tea can also be chilled and served with ice cubes that have strawberries frozen inside, for a refreshing drink on a hot day. Photo by Cassie Liversidge Tea has existed for thousands of years and continues to be a popular drink around the world. Imagine growing and preparin...
With a goal in mind, Matt set to work on creating on our garden project. First came a handful of Home Depot trips to select the correct lumber, chicken wire, topsoil, and potting soil all while scoping out potential plants. Next, Matt started skillfully building a keyhole garden, making s...
This rich and delicious ingredient creates cookies that are almost pitch black with the look of potting soil, the kind you’d half expect a geranium to pop out of when you arrange them on a plate. This recipe claims to beeasy enough for kids to make, which it is. But, hello? You ha...