The Great Container Mix Experiment - Part 3 Coconut Husk Chip Mix

In the mail today, I had my coconut husk chips arrive from an online store. The husk chips come in a compressed block which expands as you pull it apart and add water. The brand that I have found available in Australia is designed for use in orchid growing and has been pre-washed a number of times according to the product description. It is important to have washed coconut husks, as they may otherwise contain high level of salts. Coconut Husk...

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The Great Container Mix Experiment - Part 2, Making 5-1-1

In the largest forum on the internet regarding container gardening a very active forum member Tapla is an extremely useful source of information, who has grown container plants and bonsai for a number of years. His latest thread on the topic, which is constantly being superseded is available here. He is often around and is very generous with his advice and time. From the thread listed above Tapla lists the ingredients for his 5-1-1 mix as; "The...

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Introducing the Great Container Mix Experiment!

Im back! With the beginning of August we begin our countdown to Spring, although you wouldn't be the first to wonder whether or not Spring had already arrived! Across our suburbs cherries and other fruits are blossoming, and a few of my potted plants are showing the first signs of life! I will leave our unseasonable warmth for another post, for all winter I have been thinking upon more and more  upon another pressing issue... Soil mixes. Much...

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