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Category Archives: Gardening 101

What’s inside Horti Orchid & African Violet Potting Mixes

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.

Posted byJavierSeptember 13, 2020September 19, 2021Posted inGardening 101, Plant Diary1 Comment on What’s inside Horti Orchid & African Violet Potting Mixes

Part 1: What’s the best way to germinate seeds? Ft. Shiso Plant

Shiso Seed Germination Experiment - Part 1

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.

Posted byJiaminSeptember 8, 2020September 19, 2021Posted inGardening 101, Plant DiaryTags:perilla, shiso plant1 Comment on Part 1: What’s the best way to germinate seeds? Ft. Shiso Plant

Plants You Can’t Kill? DEBUNKED.

Debunked: "Plants Even You Can't Kill"

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.

Posted byJiaminAugust 15, 2020September 19, 2021Posted inGardening 101, Plant DiaryTags:beginner plants, debunked, easy plantsLeave a comment on Plants You Can’t Kill? DEBUNKED.

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.

Posted byJavierAugust 15, 2020February 4, 2021Posted inGardening 1011 Comment on Basics 101: Bringing in new plants into your home or garden

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.

Posted byJavierJuly 28, 2020Posted inGardening 1013 Comments on Basics 101: Which soil should I be using?
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