For adding substance, look for an “all-purpose” soil that specifies that it is suitable for indoor use and for seeding as well as for potting in general.
Dear Helen: In the last few years, I’ve been disappointed with the quality of the potting soil I buy, for both indoor and outdoor use. It seems to be without much substance. Can you recommend ways to augment these thin, wispy potting soils?I’ve had many comments just like yours complaining about not being able to find potting soil that suits them. Some types that people had come to rely on became hard to find in recent years.
For adding that element of substance I look for an “all-purpose” soil that specifies that it is suitable for indoor use and for seeding as well as for potting in general. A potting mix labelled “multi-purpose” is not the same. Always check for “all-purpose” and look also for seeding directions. Dear Helen: In a recent column you mentioned harvesting carrots last month and making a carrot cake with them. Would you consider sharing the recipe?I’ve been making this carrot cake from the time my children were tiny tots. The original recipe called for one cup sugar, which I have reduced to one-third cup. The carrots are already sweet and I routinely cut the sugar down or out of almost all recipes. Here’s the version I use. Add more sugar if you want.
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