As I was planning out my gardens and doing all that tweaking in the garden house, I was also mixing the potting mix that I use to sow seeds. Then, I got to thinking that this soil recipe would be great for today’s quick tip.

It’s a recipe I only wish I had come up with myself, it’s what all the great gardeners use, and those like me that aspire to be. I learned this tip from my gardening friend, and I’ve also read up and collected the benefits of making your own potting mix. A tried and true potting mixture that promotes strong and plentiful plants. Say that 10 times fast. Once the ingredients are gathered, it takes just a minute or two to mix and then you’re off to the races. Here’s how to make the potting mix I use for sowing seeds.

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