AMKuska's 2023 Garden

[Branching Out]

Just wanted to mention a brand of potting soil that I am quite happy with so far, called G & B (Gardner & Bloome). I bought a small bale of it at WFC (Whatcom Farmers Co-op), and I really like the texture. Their ingredient list is impressive, with bat guano, worm castings, and feather/kelp/alfalfa meal. So far no large pieces of wood, but I am just getting started on the bale.

 

[AMKuska]

I'll look for it!

 

[digitS']

a brand of potting soil that I am quite happy with

Was this a regular potting soil or a starter mix, Branching Out?

Many years ago now, I bought a brand that was terrible and it very nearly ruined my season. Made a decision that the problem was was the soil and made a quick switch with enough seeds and time to have done that.

This was not with a starter mix and I don't know if that mix was even available at the retail level at that time. I would prefer not to go that route these days but I'm beginning to feel almost compelled to.

Steve

 

[Branching Out]

Was this a regular potting soil or a starter mix, Branching Out?

Many years ago now, I bought a brand that was terrible and it very nearly ruined my season. Made a decision that the problem was was the soil and made a quick switch with enough seeds and time to have done that.

This was not with a starter mix and I don't know if that mix was even available at the retail level at that time. I would prefer not to go that route these days but I'm beginning to feel almost compelled to.

Steve

This is sold as potting soil, and I am using it to fill milk jugs for 'winter sowing' some seeds. I picked up a 6" deep Rubbermaid clear bin for $1 at the thrift shop, and it holds six milk jugs perfectly. I have them sitting on our patio table for now, under cover so they don't get too soggy. One variety, Art Shades phlox, needs darkness to germinate so that milk jug has a black sack over it.

 

[AMKuska]

The replacement potting soil came today, and it looks very nice! Not a giant stick, piece of rope, or large chunk of wood to be found. It's also still moist, holds water well, and feels soft and fluffy to the touch.

They also included a bag of fertilizer in my box. I've never tried their fertilizer. I'm a little surprised they'd include anything besides the replacement bag, but I'm not complaining! Definitely impressed by the customer care.

 

[AMKuska]

Got my Tomatoes, watermelons, cucumbers and a few more bell peppers going today. I'm contemplating getting another rack of lettuce, spinach, bok choi and leeks going as they take up very little space. I'd also like to get some extras going for a 'chicken' garden.

Hmm, also some peas. I found a likely looking location to plant them!