Hi all, Just following up on this thread with some progress photos. The Calathea that was almost dead a few months back is now forging on in the gritty mix. You can see how it now looks, compared to the earlier photo, where the leaves were just emerging from the soil: The Bromeliad pups (taken from the parent a few days ago), now planted in the gritty mix: Some african violet cuttings (leaves) I planted in the gritty mix a few days ago: The fern we have out on the patio. Happy in the gritty mix, as you can see, sending out new fronds: Different herbs (grown from seed) in the gritty mix: Little lemon trees growing in different mixes. The 2 on the left were grown from seed, while the one on the right was a branch cutting (it had a head start!!!). They were all originally growing in "premium" bagged potting mixes, but I moved one into the gritty mix, and the other into the 5-1-1 mix. The third one (on the right) remained in the bagged soil. Although they all appear to be doing well, the two on the left have darker leaves and are quickly catching up to the one on the right: Once again, thanks to everyone on this forum for your input and kindness in sharing your knowledge and advice. Have a Happy Christmas!!! Regards, Pete

Sounds like a fun event

Ian - will there be plants available for sale again. It is nice to be able to buy plants at realistic prices for a change. Hope you have a great weekend, heard your garden is simply fantastic

Bumping this down as its past its used by date.