We were curious to see what was inside Horti’s Orchid and African violet potting mixes so we bought them to try out. In this post, we share a breakdown of what we found in the two packs.
Category Archives: Gardening 101
Part 1: What’s the best way to germinate seeds? Ft. Shiso Plant
Should you soak seeds in water before germinating them? Cotton pads or soil? HB-101? We did an experiment using Shiso seeds to see what works best.
Plants You Can’t Kill? DEBUNKED.
Ever seen one of those “Plants Even You Can’t Kill” lists? Here’s why I think they are largely inaccurate; i.e. there are no easy plants with a 100% survival rate.
Basics 101: Bringing in new plants into your home or garden
What should you do when you just bought new plants? Learn how to prevent them from dying of shock or spreading bugs to your other plants.
Basics 101: Which soil should I be using?
Choosing the right soil to use can be really confusing and discussions within the community often leads to heated debates. Ultimately, soil choices boil down to two variables and knowing them can help you make better decisions.