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Comment on Before it’s too late by William

William — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 18:53:58 +0000

Thank you for your replies. my pots have drainage at the bottom, but just straight potting soil in them. After more research, it seems I need to put small stones or even marbles in the bottom before the soil. the pots sit in those clear plastic potting trays from Canadian Tire.

Fish Emulsion got it, I will pick some up.

Reading the soil in the bag it says: 0.08.0.12-0.08 (I think that is the fertilizer) it is made by “Schultz” and called “Premium Potting Soil Plus”

Now having said that, I had read somewhere that using fertilizer that it produces a leafy but a less potent herb.

Thoughts?

Comment on Before it’s too late by Sarah

Sarah — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 13:19:43 +0000

Sorry, in answer about what bagged soil, a potting or container soil like you bought is usually good. You can get one with slow release fertilizer in it if you don’t plan to add compost or use a liquid fertilizer regularly. Ones with vermiculite or perlite in them are good because those little puffs open up air space and help with drainage.

Finding gardening supplies in winter in St. John’s can be really tricky! Once the spring comes all the stores will start stocking a lot more.

Comment on Before it’s too late by Sarah

Sarah — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 13:15:47 +0000

Herb roots can still be alive even if the leaves are dead, so you can certainly try to revive the herbs you have.

Herbs like containers at least 6″ diameter and 6″ deep with drainage holes in the bottom. Plants right by windows don’t always get enough sun and warmth here (people don’t either, ha!) so you could try looking for a warmer, sunnier spot in your place or put the herbs under a lamp.

Did the pots have good drainage? Herbs don’t like sitting with wet roots. If you have a dish underneath the pots, drain that off a few minutes after watering if excess water runs through.

Also, if your potting soil doesn’t have any fertilizer in it, you may want to mix some compost in before planting or use a liquid fertilizer like fish emulsion on them every few weeks. Soil in containers does lose its nutrients pretty fast.

Comment on Before it’s too late by William

William — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 23:19:54 +0000

I am new to growing herbs indoors and living in St. John’s.

i would like to know if there is a particular soil (bagged) that I should use to grow herbs in?

I had bought some herbs already started but they died off quickly. I bought some more, thinking that the soil was dead or not sufficient enough to sustain growth, I had purchased some potting soil and transplanted them. They didn’t seem to like that much, all the foliage fell off. they are not quite dead yet.

Any assistance would be appreciated. Thank you

Comment on Could your community start a… by Chris Shortall

Chris Shortall — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:27:08 +0000

G. J. Shortall Ltd. Wholesale food suppliers are looking for keen organized people to coordinate bulk buying clubs in the province. We carry almost everything that Bulk Barn has, but cheaper! and we aren’t a franchised corporation.

email for details:
Chris Shortall
shortalls@bellaliant.com

Comment on Fill it up! (Again) by Corrine Dauphinee-Mischiek

Corrine Dauphinee-Mischiek — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:18:20 +0000

I’m so very impressed by this article. Obviously Lennie is doing his part for the environment. We all need to take a page from his book. I understand his house is “green” too. And it looks beautiful with a great ocean view. Living in heaven now for sure.

Comment on Fill it up! (Again) by Matthew Middleton

Matthew Middleton — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:59:22 +0000

This is such a great story! So much re-use of things that would end up in landfill, and at the same time building something awesome. Love it!

Comment on Uniterra Towards 2015 Symposium Series: Food & Water Security by Chris

Chris — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 15:16:19 +0000

This looks like it will be a great learning experience. I hope to get more involved.

Comment on Uniterra Towards 2015 Symposium Series: Food & Water Security by Richard

Richard — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:47:22 +0000

It’s going to be great!

Comment on Indoor Gardening: Thanks for the tips, Interweb! by Faeterri

Faeterri — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:42:51 +0000

Great post! I especially appreciated the videos! I am growing the following microgreens/shoots: sunflower, pea, buckwheat. I am also sprouting alfalfa, clover, radish, broccoli, and mustard in jars.