Mix and let sit for 2 weeks minimum for lime to adjust Ph 5.1.1 5 parts pine bark fines (partially composted fines are best) 1 part sphagnum peat (not reed or sedge peat please) 1-2 parts perlite garden lime (or gypsum for acid loving plants) controlled release fertilizer (optional) micro-nutrient powder, other source of micro-nutrients (optional) Big batch: 2-3 cu ft pine bark fines 5 gallons peat 5 gallons perlite 2 cups dolomitic garden lime (or gypsum for acid loving plants) 2 cups CRF (optional) 1/2 cup micro-nutrient powder (or other source of the minors - provided in some fertilizers) Small batch: 3 gallons pine bark 1/2 gallon peat 1/2 gallon perlite 4 tbsp lime - 1tbsp per gallon of finished soil (or gypsum in some cases) 1/4 cup CRF (if preferred) micro-nutrient powder (or other source of the minors) GRITTY MIX 1 part uncomposted screened pine or fir bark (1/8-1/4") 1 part screened Turface 1 part crushed Gran-I-Grit (grower size) or #2 cherrystone 1 Tbsp gypsum per gallon of soil CRF (if desired) Source of micro-nutrients or use a fertilizer that contains all essentials I use 1/8 -1/4 tsp Epsom salts per gallon of fertilizer solution when I fertilize (check your fertilizer - if it is soluble, it is probable it does not contain Ca or Mg.

I wish that I were near you, Carol... I'd definitely take some of the clay ones off of your hands if I were. As far as the plastic ones go, I, too, have a number of heavy plastic (not the thin black) 1gal. and 1qt. pots that I'd be happy to share with anyone in this area.

In the past I have divided in spring, but I have been thinking of digging in fall. I was thinking I could put them in pots, put them against the house, and then throw lots of leaves over them. Planting them in the ground would work also, but sounds like a lot of work to me!! In the past the biggest sellers are the standards you don't think anyone would buy....sedums, standard hostas, black eyed susans, coneflowers, etc. The bigger the pot, the better it seems to sell. I usually price everything $4 and under, way under nursery prices. It also helps to have some kind of gardening book with pictures of the plants. That way if someone asks you what it looks like you can show them.

Dave I am not sure if keeping the root ball under grow light is a good idea - I would think it will dry out the roots too much? I could be wrong, but I would just let it sit on something absorbent (newspaper, kitchen towels) and let it air dry. Josh, Jeff - you guys know more so please correct me if wrong. From the photo, the 'washing' was good enough and roots look good. Ends of trunk don't show any rotting (dark&mushy/soft). Part of trunk that was under the soil is dark and I would think that's the reason (normal) for discoloration, not to be concerned about. If you touch/gently squeeze it and it is firm, it should be just fine. If soft, that is likely sign of rotting. I believe it is healthy. Rina