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Newbie needs to know your recipe for seed starting soil
Comments (7)Here are previous discussions of this question that will help answer your question. Then there are the FAQs here and the one titled How to get started discusses mixes to use. There are any number of seed starting mixes available out there that are already pH balanced and ideal for water retention/drainage - those are both serious problems when trying to make your own. The particular one you mention is seldom recommended as it is costly and contains fertilizers added and they are not needed and can harm young seedlings. IMO plain old Jiffy Mix at $3-4 a bag is much better then the stuff you are using. The best soil-less mix (never use one with "soil" in the name) and that is commonly recommended is ProMix BX. But some have trouble finding it except online. The real clue to controlling costs when starting large numbers of seeds is using very small containers with only the minimal amount of germination mix in it. Then once germinated you transplant into larger containers with a standard (less expensive) growing mix. For example, 1 72 cell flat will germinate 72 plants with less than 6 cups of mix, 1 plug flat or germination tray will germinate 250 plants with even less mix, 1 small yogurt cup or a 3oz. Dixie cup can germinate 20-25 plants when only 1/2 full of mix, and a plastic butter container can do 50, etc. So re-think your containers and how much mix you are putting in them to reduce costs. Dave...See MoreNewbie need;s some help :)
Comments (4)Welcome Candice and son!! here are some sites to check out www.butterfliesandmoths.org for what butterflies are in your area and what they eat: www.whatsthatbug.com for what the "cats"(caterpillars) look like: www.monarchwatch.org www.butterfliesetc.com These are chocked full of general information!! Check out local nurseries, ask if you can take their "cats" (buy a couple of what their on!!) buy tomatoe plants-doesn't matter what kind-the cheaper the better- they attract hornworms, I know their not pretty butterflies but my son thinks their the coolest and that's what counts:-) also fennel, dill, and parsley will attract swallowtails, you can buy them at the supermarket already potted (sometimes) If you like I can send some milkweed seed just email me! Brandy...See MoreNeed to see your retirement home plan~~
Comments (10)This is about 1600 square feet, but I like that the bonus room and stairs can be taken out...and the laundry room made bigger, if you'd like. The kitchen and bathrooms look easily accessible and the garage and entry stairs can be taken out. The front and back entrances are easy acccess (straight paths) and not too much wasted hallway spaces. It would be very easy to add a screened porch, off the living room...and french doors/patio doors could easily be added to the master bedroom, if you'd like access from that area, too. If you back arrow a few times, you'll go back to the Donald Gardner ranch homes...if you'd like to look around some more. The reason I chose this plan is less 'fussy details' on the upper level (since there's nothing up there...all show) and I liked the view out the back. Hope this helps...good luck with your new home...and your new adventure :) Here is a link that might be useful: Donald Gardner ranch home....The Rosewood...See MoreNEWBIE SEED PROJECT Needs YOUR Extra Seeds!
Comments (27)Hi Twosunsaz - THANKS so much for your offer. I cant message you my address as your messaging capability is not set up. Would you email me at newbieseedproject@gmail.com and I will send it to you. Your offer is greatly appreciated!...See Moresnycal
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