Well diluted Miracle Grow and similar are probably the most commonly ones used by far. Do you only want organic ones? Most organics are going to have some odor, it is the nature of organic fertilizers - they smell. So organic gardening outside is great, inside not so much because of their slow effects, need for active soil bacteria to even work, and odor. Other than worm tea if one has a vermicomposting setup, IMO the best organics for using indoors are one of the many fish/kelp blends available. Not only are they better balanced, offer a wider range of nutrients, but the kelp reduces the odor of the fish somewhat. It isn't odor free but better and unfortunately the smell is the most notable price we pay if we insist on only using organic fertilizers for seedlings. Dave

Yes, a soap solution can kill mites. Falling back into my more pedantic mode , I will mention that the term for the cinnamon infused alcohol Howard mentioned is a "tincture" (in case there should be any interest in such knowledge). Been some time since I made a cinnamon tincture, but if I recall correctly I think it was one tablespoon of cin. per 16oz rubbing alcohol. (If I happen to come across the recipe I used, I'll try to remember to post it.) Don't know if it matters, but I used the highest proof isopropyl carried at the market (90 proof or better). WARNING, said tincture does STAIN -- clothing, bricks, cement, siding, you name it. Staining is pretty much permanent. Don't know if a lesser concentration of cinnamon would make a difference. For those "beloved" earwigs .. Another Dawn related concoction that can be useful is a nicotine spray. To make such, if you or a loved one is a smoker, save the used cigarette butts. Let them steep overnight in water. Water should be a dark tea brown. Filter through a coffee filter to catch any stray particles. In a 16oz sprayer, combine 1\2 cup of the nicotine "tea", 1/4 cup Dawn, and top off with water. Shake gently to mix thoroughly. Spray this under the edges of you siding (usually where the siding stops and the brick begins seems to be where those vermin like to hide out) or other earwig heavy "hot spots". Between the toxic effects of the nicotine and the soapy solution, it tends to do a good job on killing any earwigs on contact. (Can increase the amount of Dawn if necessary.) NOTE: For those, like me, who aren't smokers and can't stand the stench of cigarette smoke, pipe tobacco can also be used. There's even one that has a nice vanilla type scent. Please do not spray this on bees or spiders -- let them do their jobs. For those who either use a rain barrel or have certain plants that do require very damp/wet media (yeah, I know, not the type of plants intended on this forum but ...). While many may know that placing a mosquito dunk in a rain barrel will go a long ways to eliminating mosquito larvae, fewer are aware that a dunk can be used to kill off fungus gnat larvae. Simply break off a 1/4 of one of those mosquito dunk "donuts" and put it in a gallon jug of water. Let it sit overnight or two. Give the container a shake and use the water to water the plants. Continue refilling and reusing that dunk chunk until it completely disintegrates. (Personally for really damp/wet soils, I like Drosera (sundews) and Utricularia (bladderworts). heh) This post was edited by paul_ on Thu, Aug 29, 13 at 23:06

If these plans have been stamped by an engineer or reviewed by experienced building officials rest assured. Unless the foundation is more than 7'2" below grade and barring any other unusual conditions, it's more than up to the job. In fact, I've never used more than 10" blocks; remember, the foundation wall usually runs several feet above grade. BTW, instead of filling, you would use solid blocks. In any case, semi-solids could be used for the last course, just in case a mason missed filling one completely. That's a nice underfloor drainage system. These do not look like plans you have to second guess. This post was edited by worthy on Wed, Jan 7, 15 at 18:28

Favoritism & digs & pesky gnats? Please don't go there. It's a friendly plant forum where anyone/all are welcome. The purpose of this forum has never been to invent plant names, just to attempt to match pics with the correct botanical name. Common names are optional because most plants have many of those. Many have an interesting story behind them. It's not a competition or popularity contest unless one is having their own internal one. There are other forums if one decides to seek a more in-depth discussion about a particular plant or cultivating it in a particular area/climate/circumstance. It's customary to include a question mark when one isn't sure, or suggest comparing. Really a gray area, if somebody thinks they know and they are wrong, they still thought they knew, and I assume all responses are given in the spirit of trying to help. If you read the responses that way, they're all pleasant. Exploring similar plants from close-but-not-quite-a-match suggestions is often fun too. I read as many as time will allow, and learn a LOT here.