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Totally agree about simplifying. I'm in my 40s and I've been keeping plants my whole adult life. 20 years ago I used to use store bought soil with no additions, I never fertilized, never did any pest treatments, no growlights. And my plants were fine! Occasionally one would drop dead and I'd have no idea why...but that still happens now ha ha!
I'm a broke college student and I do the same thing with bare bones! I think the only thing I do is I use eggshells in my soil since I use eggs anyways and they're containing potassium, sulfur, and a couple other things!
I have always let plants share water . I'm not letting it go down the drain, that fertilizer and water is not free. I have been doing it for many years and have never had any problems with it
I was mighty proud of myself today when I took a very large Calathea orbifolia out of my shopping cart and put it back on the display. I do not have space for it. and had I brought t home, it would've caused me to "need" another shelf, another large pot, another stand...I have to slow down!
I just bought 12 different velvet anthurium and hoya for less than 200 dollars, plus I got 3 free... I buy plugs!! As long as you have a set up for good care, i.e., a milsbo, heat mat, sphag. moss, it is a great way to buy expensive plants at a much cheaper price. I am so excited to watch them grow and then they acclimate to my environment too. It's a win-win! I know this video is old but I still go back a watch your content. Last year I missed a bunch because of my schedule. Happy to see you, my friend. I have been with you since the beginning!
I've been doing a lot of experimenting with my plants. I tend to get bored with them when there's nothing really to do, and I used to buy new plants to get excited again. I've started experimenting with the plants I have, like trying new growing mediums, propogating in different ways, etc!
I am queen of the house in saving containers here. My favorites are glass yogurt jars, candle jars, smaller jelly jars and of course the wonderful take out containers. I have two shelves in my garage where I store old plastic pots, cache pots and more. I also do like you and water over other plants (unless they are semi-hydro) to save the fertilizer water and I even have reused soil after baking it in oven and then adding fertilizer to soil. I only like to reuse once, maybe twice though. And same as you with the amendments. I think I started doing it after you mentioned doing it in a video.
Throwing perlite to your soil mix this way is very dangerous. Perlite is very damaging for your respiratory system and it's acumulating in lungs and can cause asthma or even worse health problems. You definitely have to use mask while you working with it or at least moist perlite to avoid the clouds of dust it has 🙏. Take care of your health and sorry for grammar mistakes (English is not my first language).
Just a little tip that I do with perlite…. Before i use it, I add a little bit of water (have to do a tiny bit at a time), mix it in while still in the bag with as little hole in the bag as possible. That way it doesn’t create nearly as much dust when pouring it into my mix ;). I still try to use a mask as well.
Yes, this hobby can get expensive! For 2023, one of my goals was to completely finance new plant and supply purchases through sales of plants and props. And it has been easier than I thought. I was already doing sales because I like to propagate so I always have plants that need a new home or there wouldn't even be room for me in the house anymore. I do like to experiment with new nutrients and substrates, so that is where the bulk of my spending goes, but I still have had money left over every month.
How do you sell your plants? I love propping stuff & really want to get into selling plants for the fun of it but I don't really know how to go about starting out. Like, where do you advertise so people can find you? Do you ship your plants or stay local? If you do ship, HOW do you go about shipping, especially with all the laws and shipping expenses?
My go to mix is the same as yours: potting mix (Espoma), orchid bark and perlite...plus worm castings. I gather rain water and air conditioner water. Much better for your plants! I also love clay pots for a few reasons: love the anesthetic and uniformity (keeps things natural looking) and, sadly I tend to overwater. I also use a dish pan in the sink when watering my plants, yes, I too reuse the water. The staghorn fern and orchids benefit from a good soaking.
I use perlite and either pumice or small aquarium gravel to add to my normal potting mix to create a chunky succulent mix that drains quickly. I add coconut husk chunks to my fox farm potting mix. I buy the larger bags of potting soil to save money that way.
Hey Fern! Horticulture student here! I know you said in some past videos that you don't 100% get the mycorrhizae and in the beginning, I didn't either. Here's my best way to describe it without pulling out writing an essay. Myco is a fungus that bounds to the roots of your plants and allows the fungus and plant to grow in harmony, they basically fuse together in a way; sharing a single water and nutrient source. However, this does not mean the fungus pulls energy from the plant, the plant must give it to the fungi to survive. The main thing is, myco needs to stay slightly moist, if the medium dries out the plant starts to reserve water and refuses to give any to the fungus. This then causes the fungus to die and the plant is in sole control of the root system. So, it's best to reserve it for plants that like to stay moist like begonias and ferns, a cactus or succulent won't really benefit from it.
Yes, definitely re keeping the substrate moist. Myco has been amazing for me. I use Great White because it’s water soluble and you need just a little speck of it to get the benefits. Chronic underwaterers won’t see the benefits because of the substrate drying out too much
That’s how I make my soil mix but I also add in vermiculite and charcoal! Seems to work good for my plants. No fancy brands 🤷🏼♀️ i propagate in vermiculite/perlite in jars I save from work and I save deli containers from work for saucers!
Girl yes!!! I agree 100% so many trends & sometimes it's almost like pressure to experiment with the next trending thing! I will say this that you can reuse fluvial for quite a while! & It goes quite a long way I mix mine 1/2 & 1/2 1 part fluvial & 1 part perlite! My understanding is that it is good in fishtanks for plants for years at a time!
Thank you for giving influencer permission to be frugal, so unusual! Very much appreciated! I am guilty of initially needing every ammendment, pon, lecca anyone recommended. I quickly moved away from that but truly you are the first influencer to endorse going back to basics. Thank you!❤
I got electrical wire at Home Depot, remove the cover and inside is nice copper wire you can bend to make really nice shapes, I do this for my orchids and hoyas, no kidding it looks so amazing, sometimes I double the wire if the plant needs more support
I’m a little late.. but for the water sharing. I do that all the time.. I actually have a big bucket (more wider then deep) and have a small oven grill shelf on top of the bucket and water it that way so that the bucket catches the water.. I got this from another UA-camr and works great. Don’t have to waste water.. I can bottom water and pour water on plants at the same time
You just made me feel so bad bc I spent $150 on plants today out of depression shopping 😭. I did order one of your shirts too though. My guilty pleasure with plants is soil amendments and fertilizer (besides the plants themselves). Thanks for talking to me about reeling it back in. PS, I love fluval stratum.
For me at this point in my hobby / passion lifecycle, experimenting with different medium and substrates is half of the fun. I love tending to my plants, trying pon, fluval, leca… meh not my fave but I like tossing it in the bottom of my pots. I have plants in soil, pon, fluval, drainage, no drainage… currently I have ALL my plants in clear orchid pots which means I have tons of extra pots and cache pots which I know I will use again! I have to buy purified water because our tap water is horrific, but I water over containers and reuse the water! My house is small so I need to get ingenious with the layout and have mostly grow lights. As much money as I spend in the hobby I cannot bring myself to spend on Morhers lights. Just cannot justify it. I am “lucky “ to have disposable income and time for the hobby. I cannot bring myself to reuse soil or moss.. 😰… I definitely need to limit my spending on new plants! A goal for this quarter. Thanks for a great episode as per usual!!!
For me, this is your most relatable video. I agree with your new process. Plants grow in soil and use what you have - good for the wallet and good for the environment
My daughter buys her kids jello and pudding in single serve little containers and I recently told her to rinse them out and save them for me. I poke holes in the bottom of them and use them as small pots for propagations and small cactus 🌵
something that i do is i save the coco coir and peat thats leftover from potting a plant into a new pot from tts nursery pot, i get clearance plants a lot and theres always TONS of coco coir leftover and i just dump that into my huge soil bin and balance it out with perlite and bark. i just always save old soil from a repot (unless there was a pest issue), and sometimes i throw in scrap leaves from tea, i save old leaves from plants and rip them up and put them in the soil and they become like a compost over time, and i save eggshells etc! my soil is a bit of everything
Fern, I totally get what you are saying. In the plant community fads go around the channels and world and all of it costs hundreds of dollars. If you are one of the fortunate ones that has endless financial funds to do this, that is great! But I think most of us would rather pay rent, or buy food to feed ourselves, or to put gas in our cars rather than spending every penny on trying to match the current trends and or fads. So I agree with you. I also am on a very tight budget. I too need to reel it in on the spending as well. So we both will do this together girlfriend. Thank you for discussing this topic. Brilliant!!
I’m with you 100% on the Myco. But I do however enjoy the look of a fancy soil mix, It’s a part of the plants aesthetic,imo…much like mulch around a flower bed/in the yard.
Always such an inspiration Fern! Great suggestions, such good points on why it’s important not to waste water. I do the same. Appreciate you highlight the Importance of repurpose and reuse. We only have one planet, critical we all do our part 💚🪴✨💫 The Peperomia parallel looks so good in your DIY trellis 😊
I’ve felt the urge/ pressure to buy a Milsbo cabinet lately, but I’m putting the brakes on. My plants just made it through another winter indoors in room conditions very well and are basically thriving, plus everything is about to go out to my screened in porch for the summer, so it’s literally so unnecessary to purchase it and the cost of all the accessories can be more than the cabinets. Maybe some day, but right now I know I can do without it just fine.
A note on fluval stratum: I bought a small bag and add a tiny layer on top of in the middle of plant props instead of planting in straight fluval. I’ve also shared it with friends which definitely saves money! It’s not reusable really because it kind of turns to mud. It’s really nice to split or share things with plant friends locally which can help justifying purchases! Same with plants ❤ love this video Fern!
I needed this little financial pep talk 😅 thank you! I've felt the need to try semi hydro and such too because I see so much success with it... but I love growing in soil. I appreciate the validation on that area. Its hard sometimes not to get caught up in everything. Im here for the back to basics approach 💜
I agree with everything you’re saying except about stratum….. it’s been a game changer for me and so worth the money!!!! you can grow plants in stratum for a long time! it does eventually turn to mud but i’ve had an alocasia in it for probably close to a year and it’s growing so well!!!! love the basic soil mix idea too it can definitely get pricey!
Hi Fern, I have to say I totally agree with everything you’ve covered in this video. I’m all for re-using, re-cycling etc. my problem is lack of storage space. I must say I like the idea of making up your own spray-on fertiliser. Those ready made sprays are such a waste of money. I’ll definitely be making some up in my spray bottle. Thanks so much for sharing all those tips.
I’m the same way with my soil now! Last fall I found Fox Farm Happy Frog potting soil at a local nursery and LOVE it. I also add a bunch of perlite and orchid bark. - I actually just scored two full large bags of perlite for $2 each(!!!) at Lowe’s, because they had been sliced open by accident. - I only buy pots at garage and estate sales, or find them for free! I prefer terracotta and MCM/California pottery cache pots. - I’m also very satisfied with my collection right now, which means I don’t feel the need to acquire more. It’s manageable, pest free (for now!) and everything seems happy. Which makes me happy. 😊
I completely agree!! Thats how ive been through out my plant journey UNTIL i stumbled across your channel. Literally seeing how beautiful aevery single one of your plants are sent me into a fenzy!! I just bought pumice, & charcoal to add into my soil like 5 hours ago. I figure it cant hurt to add it. At this point im desperate to improve the quality of my insanely expensive babies. By fall i will have a ikea cabinet. Ive held out for over a year but i really think my plants will benefit so much from having it ❤
Oh yes, reusing and repurposing is definetly plant community thing! I like to pot my plants into "fresh" soil when repotting but I do not like to throw the old one away so I am baking it for 30-40 min in about 60 Celsius, adding some worm castings after (if I have some) and my plants are growing healthy. Of course I am collecting bigger amount of soil to do it in one go ;) same with the food containers, especially for the veggies seeds that are taking over my space every spring :D
Love your videos. If you don't like the metal wire, I think you could cover it with floral tape. Floral tape comes in several green and brown colors and some others.
I also use ebsom salts when I water super thrive,medina hast grow, always use warm water so plant is not shocked. That's what miracle grow is with food coloring and vitamins but it's cheaper.
Yay, Fern! Over the past 3 years, I’ve spent stupid amounts on ‘products’ touted as THE THING. I learned about LiquiDirt right up front. I feel sure I’ll always use it. I’ve also pulled back on adding stuff to my soil. I use empty keto collagen canisters as ‘orchid pots’. Only downside is they are black. I use a soldering iron to add holes in bottom and sides to go in a cover pot.
I used to have an aquarium for my old beta before old Phil passed on. I used the left over fluval for my terrarium and mixed it into the soil. It’s honestly my fave and will eventually break down and deteriorate. But that 1 bag is in all 3 of my terrariums for the last year maybe almost 2!
Thanks you for sharing this info because I feel the same way. I’m one of those people who don’t have grow lights, humidifiers and Ikea grow cabinets, are my plants dying? No. Are they pushing out a new every month? No, but they’re growing and that’s all that matters because being on a fixed income means I can’t afford all the extra, but that doesn’t mean I can’t still enjoy my plant life. And enjoy I truly do!😊
Thank you for this video Fern. I have resisted jumping the Leca, Pon etc. bandwagon and I’m glad I did. Many peers are going back to basics as you mentioned. I basically do the same soil mixture that you use. Everything has just gotten so expensive so why not.
@@wildfern absolutely. Also I've been binge watching all your videos lately. Turns out your content is actually quite therapeutic as I can relate in many aspects :] thanks!
I m always into recycling.. And as you mentioned there's cover pots u have to improvise a Plant pot out of something (see through tomato containers e. G.) I do use organic vegetable fertilizer (very affordable) to start my cacti in spring and now I ve started drinking koffee again, I keep the boiled powder in a shallow bowl to dry it and sprinkle it over the soil sometimes when watering. Especially anthuriums love it and that's what I would recommend 🍀
I save all my clear iced coffee cups with the lid from Dunkins. I use them for water.propogating plants. I cut a bigger hole in the lid so my plants I'm rooting won't fall down into the bottom of the cup and rot.i can see the roots develope too.
I have a $50/month budget for plants. I used to have it include all my plant supplies too. But I’m starting from scratch. I need all the soil amendments, pesticides, shears, etc. I’m getting some pots. I have no pots to up pot up p my plants.
Fluval is basically pelletized soil so it does break down into a mud like texture eventually. It's pelletized so when it's used in tanks the water doesn't get dirty right away compared to putting in loose soil for aquatic plants. 🤷♀️
I am always researching plants, but I'm ALSO looking online for the prices. I'm going to look at 1,000 specimens on sale before I buy. I've gotten insane deals because I look so often and SO far deep past the first page of results. I learned about how much variation there is in quality of specimen (that's why YOUR plant doesn't look like THEIR plant online and never will), and I learned that often buying cuttings is more satisfying and WAY cheaper. Another good part of cuttings is that they need smaller pots. Smaller is cheaper. Thrift stores have loads of things you can use for plants, including some of my best deep plant saucers.
I prefer to grow in soil but i moved the majority of my collection to leca a year ago because i have so many its hard to keep up with watering and i wanted insurance for when we go on vacations. I dont know anyone I would trust caring for them in my absence. Plus it helped tremendously with fungus knats. I have had a big collection for approx 3 years and I have never had a single pest (mealy bugs, aphids, thrips, spider mites). I have only had fungus knats. Im convinced its due to semihydro.
So funny! My partner and I were just planning/budgeting and listing our future goals. We are cutting spending a lot. We will get 5% play money out of our 100% paycheck each for plants, video games, pottery stuff, etc. We have percentages for travel and then our future goals. With soil, I've bought bark and perlite in bulk bags. Bark usually 4$/giant bag and vigro giant perlite bag with a 2 cu. Ft compacted soil and mix to get a super airy bulky mix. I've done this for 2 years now and my plants love it! I've fertilized with superthrive but mainly the seaweed fertilizer and the floras. Anyways, I'm rambling! Love you Fern, your videos are always so fun! 💚☺️✨️
Fern, I love how thoughtful you were putting together this video! I am the same way when watering, I actually water into bowls to continue using (bonus points for bottom and top watering at the same time too lol). I’ve definitely had people comment on my videos saying the same things, but haven’t noticed an issue so far!
If you have a dollar tree, i use the floral wreath frames as a trellis. In the united states its only 1.25 and you have a perfect trellis in multiple sizes
I think a great way to save money on substrate is to keep your soil and rinse it through really well with hydrogen peroxide water & then just use complete nutrients - like general hydroponics flora series for hydroponic growing. It’s a complete nutrient fertiliser so it doesn’t matter that the soil is missing the nutrition density It means you’re next to never throwing potting mix away
Always been basic with my soil mixes. Lucky enough to have property and composting systems, so I re-build spent soil's. My worm farm makes excellent liquid fertiliser and I would recommend a worm farm...eats up all your scraps and plant waste and makes free castings which all plants love.
Hi Fern I think it’s great how thrifty you are I like your ideas I make moss poles by using a role of cake collars and also you can get cling film on a role like sellotape the cake collars are probably a bit thinner but when you make them with the cling film or Serrano wrap the moss doesn’t fall out at all it’s just an idea which works for me and it’s way more cheaper xxx
I'm pretty new to plants but addicted like crazy already. I'm already a pro at collecting containers for propagation (I already was a collecter as I am an OT and see use in everything). I want to learn about using Leca as that's something I have endless supply of those (we sell building materials and Leca we have in 20L bags, and on a regular base bags get damages, those are all for me 😜 ). At this point I'm still into getting more plants but I hope to be able to sell some cuttings or small plants soon to push back my expenses. I love your videos by the way! ❤
Great video! Just so you know I have been using that exact same mix since I started with my indoor plants and they have been thriving. I wanted to try the other stuff but they are mostly not available here in the Bahamas or are just expensive. So stick with it your pants will be fine. I also prop my plants in perlite very successfully and they transfer to soil quite nicely🌿
I must say I have them all. Leca ,Moss,Pon,Gritty Dirt , and all soil the amendments. I received a plant I bought that was in Fluval Stratum. Now I gravitate towards only using Fluval Stratum. I went to a nursery suggested by a huge plant influencer, eleven out of the thirteen Hoyas that I purchased I had to rescue! At the time I had only had Hoyas for about four months so I did not feel comfortable until I had to root all the Hoyas in Fluval Stratum and even propagated leaves in Fluvial Stratum. I will say now that I feel the most comfortable using it all I do is just add distilled water. Within weeks roots , new leaves emerge and growth. IT IS AMAZING!! A must try! A word of advice handle when dry or it is so messy!! PS - I also save my garlic cup containers for pots after eating pizza.
I totally agree with back to the basics. My potting mix is actually super similar, I use 2 parts coco coir, 1 part perlite, and 2 parts orchid bark. I go peat free, although that means I have to make sure to fertilize frequently obviously.
Absolutely agreed with every words you said. After many years of trails and errors. And one big round of rollercoaster 😅... At the end it always come back to the basic
Yes, I'm with the basics. And when it comes to plant buying, I try to get cuttings. Cause I'm on a budget. Things are pricey nowadays. I'm so careful about everything I purchase.
Very relatable with the soil additions and trying leca etc went through the phases and back to indoor mix. I dislike how the added chunky stuff end up coming to the top and the water running through too much
Great video Fern! Half of my 100 plants are succulents and cacti. I buy a commercial😮 succulent soil and lava rocks -small- so I can mix them into the soil for my cacti and also use them for top dressing. I also love thrifted plant pots. There's so many beauties out there...including vintage. Garage sales are a great resource too.
Thank you so much Fern ❤️ a lot of people are probably struggling with money in the world at the moment including myself so it’s so nice to see this video and know I’m not alone and you giving ideas and advice is so much help ❤️ love you and your videos ❤️
It’s interesting because I started doing a lot of these things myself once I identified the impulser in me. I think consumerism can ruin a hobby which is something I definitely notice in the plant community so I had to start tuning it out a little.
I love this video! I feel like you bring the honest side of the plant hobby to light! I have a $60 plant budget per month which to some may seem insanely low. But I have to be smart, and budget my money. I’ve been using potting mix, orchid bark and perlite and it’s been really good and honestly all your plants really need! Thanks for the awesome video, I always look forward to them!
Funny how the yogurt container fit what you needed. That happened for me with a pop bottle, which fits perfectly into these white cache pots I have. I cut the bottom off a 2L bottle w/an exacto to the level of the pot I'm putting it in. Next I burn holes in bottom & up the sides for drainage/airflow, and to finish melt w/a lighter around the top to soften. They look very bespoke, and have better airflow than some expensive clear pots, AND, they look really cool.
I spray paint pots and whatever I'm not using I turn into a plant stand or trellis. I buy cheap plant supplies and fertilize with food scraps. Thanks Fern for letting us know you can boil moss.
I've always used the basic 3 for soil mix: potting mix, perlite and orchid bark. I like it bc I can add more soil for marantas and more bark for Philodendrons. Has been a great mix for me since 2019. Using up things is a great way to not overspend on plants suppliments and supplies. My Jack's 10-10-10 fertilizer is almost done and now I'm considering a different fertilizer... maybe foliage pro idk... houseplusplants may be infusing me lol Ooh and I also had my husband make me a round trellis for my Hoya bella Luis bois out of a wire hanger 🙃
your minimalistic mix is my new sophisticated one haha 🤣 I feel the same, I don't want to become overwhelmed with watering in the summer! fluval is so expensive, no way I'm going to buy it 🤣
I love that you touch on this topic! Trying the latest thing can be so tempting! I’ve settled into my houseplant groove and have found such satisfaction in not accumulating various products that generally yield the same results. Less money spent, less waste, etc. No shade to those who try multiple mediums, fertilizers, amendments, etc. though (while still being waste conscious)! I just can’t bankroll that lifestyle! 😂 This is definitely not talked about often (if at all) and I’m so appreciative that you touched on this! Especially with the latest fluval craze! This video is everything for a basic plant mama like me 🫶
Hi, thanks for sharing that. I feel like in the plant world there is so much to try but most of the methods seem to get similar outcome and one just doesn’t need to collect all those like pokemon 😅 I think realising that helps with the budget a lot. Also swapping stuff but that is a whole other thing
@wildfern You are so wise beyond your years sis! I love watching your videos! It always inspires me to care for my plants better and in new ways!🤗❤ Not saying plant hauls and other videos are bad, but yours continue to push me to be happy with my collection and enjoy what I have instead of buying more. 🥰🪷🪴 xoxoxo
OMG that tip about flattening boxes!!! Beside my bed I have a table rather than drawers and I have boxes stacked like tetris under this table and I refuse to keep more than can fit but now... No horrible tetris jumble! Thanks, Fern sub!
Whenever I buy candles I only get ones that come in cute jars or pots that I can reuse in my home for storage or plant pots! It’s a fun way to stop myself from impulse buying and to repurpose things I might otherwise throw away.
This was do good I watched it again. I’m going to start using my orchid spray again as I’ve kinda stopped using it. Then I’m going to make my own. I’m googling how to make it. So I can get the supplies I need before I run out of spray that I already have. Thank you Fern, you are such an upbeat person and you inspire me
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@wildfern I can send you some Fluval Statum to experiment with for free. I get it girl. Stuff is expensive 😩🥰
Totally agree about simplifying. I'm in my 40s and I've been keeping plants my whole adult life. 20 years ago I used to use store bought soil with no additions, I never fertilized, never did any pest treatments, no growlights. And my plants were fine! Occasionally one would drop dead and I'd have no idea why...but that still happens now ha ha!
I'm a broke college student and I do the same thing with bare bones! I think the only thing I do is I use eggshells in my soil since I use eggs anyways and they're containing potassium, sulfur, and a couple other things!
I have always let plants share water . I'm not letting it go down the drain, that fertilizer and water is not free. I have been doing it for many years and have never had any problems with it
Yes exactlyyyy!
Me too!
I was mighty proud of myself today when I took a very large Calathea orbifolia out of my shopping cart and put it back on the display. I do not have space for it. and had I brought t home, it would've caused me to "need" another shelf, another large pot, another stand...I have to slow down!
I just bought 12 different velvet anthurium and hoya for less than 200 dollars, plus I got 3 free... I buy plugs!! As long as you have a set up for good care, i.e., a milsbo, heat mat, sphag. moss, it is a great way to buy expensive plants at a much cheaper price. I am so excited to watch them grow and then they acclimate to my environment too. It's a win-win! I know this video is old but I still go back a watch your content. Last year I missed a bunch because of my schedule. Happy to see you, my friend. I have been with you since the beginning!
I've been doing a lot of experimenting with my plants. I tend to get bored with them when there's nothing really to do, and I used to buy new plants to get excited again. I've started experimenting with the plants I have, like trying new growing mediums, propogating in different ways, etc!
Such a great way to stay interested in the plants we already have :)
I am queen of the house in saving containers here. My favorites are glass yogurt jars, candle jars, smaller jelly jars and of course the wonderful take out containers. I have two shelves in my garage where I store old plastic pots, cache pots and more. I also do like you and water over other plants (unless they are semi-hydro) to save the fertilizer water and I even have reused soil after baking it in oven and then adding fertilizer to soil. I only like to reuse once, maybe twice though. And same as you with the amendments. I think I started doing it after you mentioned doing it in a video.
My son always get soda from bk or wendys and he save the cup with lids lol then he bring a bag he like here mom for ur cutting best present ever lol
Another minimalist plantuber is Jeff at Everything Plants! You 2 are all a newby plant person need! ❤
Awe yes, I love Jeff!!
Throwing perlite to your soil mix this way is very dangerous. Perlite is very damaging for your respiratory system and it's acumulating in lungs and can cause asthma or even worse health problems. You definitely have to use mask while you working with it or at least moist perlite to avoid the clouds of dust it has 🙏. Take care of your health and sorry for grammar mistakes (English is not my first language).
Yes a mask should always be worn while making potting mix!
There is nothing at all wrong with your grammar! You speak better than a lot of native English speakers! LOL
Yes I wear a mask and use water. Very helpful.
Just a little tip that I do with perlite…. Before i use it, I add a little bit of water (have to do a tiny bit at a time), mix it in while still in the bag with as little hole in the bag as possible. That way it doesn’t create nearly as much dust when pouring it into my mix ;). I still try to use a mask as well.
@@MaryGatdula thank you.
Yes, this hobby can get expensive! For 2023, one of my goals was to completely finance new plant and supply purchases through sales of plants and props. And it has been easier than I thought. I was already doing sales because I like to propagate so I always have plants that need a new home or there wouldn't even be room for me in the house anymore. I do like to experiment with new nutrients and substrates, so that is where the bulk of my spending goes, but I still have had money left over every month.
How do you sell your plants? I love propping stuff & really want to get into selling plants for the fun of it but I don't really know how to go about starting out. Like, where do you advertise so people can find you? Do you ship your plants or stay local? If you do ship, HOW do you go about shipping, especially with all the laws and shipping expenses?
My go to mix is the same as yours: potting mix (Espoma), orchid bark and perlite...plus worm castings. I gather rain water and air conditioner water. Much better for your plants! I also love clay pots for a few reasons: love the anesthetic and uniformity (keeps things natural looking) and, sadly I tend to overwater. I also use a dish pan in the sink when watering my plants, yes, I too reuse the water. The staghorn fern and orchids benefit from a good soaking.
i love the water a plant on top of another plant idea! it totally makes sense! i would also add a container in the sink to catch any extra one!
I use perlite and either pumice or small aquarium gravel to add to my normal potting mix to create a chunky succulent mix that drains quickly. I add coconut husk chunks to my fox farm potting mix. I buy the larger bags of potting soil to save money that way.
Hey Fern! Horticulture student here!
I know you said in some past videos that you don't 100% get the mycorrhizae and in the beginning, I didn't either. Here's my best way to describe it without pulling out writing an essay.
Myco is a fungus that bounds to the roots of your plants and allows the fungus and plant to grow in harmony, they basically fuse together in a way; sharing a single water and nutrient source. However, this does not mean the fungus pulls energy from the plant, the plant must give it to the fungi to survive. The main thing is, myco needs to stay slightly moist, if the medium dries out the plant starts to reserve water and refuses to give any to the fungus. This then causes the fungus to die and the plant is in sole control of the root system.
So, it's best to reserve it for plants that like to stay moist like begonias and ferns, a cactus or succulent won't really benefit from it.
Yes, definitely re keeping the substrate moist. Myco has been amazing for me. I use Great White because it’s water soluble and you need just a little speck of it to get the benefits. Chronic underwaterers won’t see the benefits because of the substrate drying out too much
Many people think this fungus is a disease....I found out that if means your plants are doing well.
I think this needs to be taught more.
This is really great info. So how do you avoid getting root rot or overwatering and still benefiting from the myco?
Excellent info - thanks!!!
@@jomassey4207 If you didn't put it there it probably is a disease.
We pay for water so I collect rain water and I use a catch bowl when I fertilise or water and just keep pouring the drainage into the next plant 🥲✅🪴🫶
That’s how I make my soil mix but I also add in vermiculite and charcoal! Seems to work good for my plants. No fancy brands 🤷🏼♀️ i propagate in vermiculite/perlite in jars I save from work and I save deli containers from work for saucers!
I like to make my own trellises with wire, and then wrap them in jute! I have two colours of beige and a black. I also make my own macrame hangers
Oooh good idea - that would make it look much nicer :)
Girl yes!!! I agree 100% so many trends & sometimes it's almost like pressure to experiment with the next trending thing! I will say this that you can reuse fluvial for quite a while! & It goes quite a long way I mix mine 1/2 & 1/2 1 part fluvial & 1 part perlite! My understanding is that it is good in fishtanks for plants for years at a time!
That's great to know!! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for giving influencer permission to be frugal, so unusual! Very much appreciated! I am guilty of initially needing every ammendment, pon, lecca anyone recommended. I quickly moved away from that but truly you are the first influencer to endorse going back to basics. Thank you!❤
I use a wire rack (cooking) over a bucket to water my plants. That fertilizer water goes to my strawberries!
I got electrical wire at Home Depot, remove the cover and inside is nice copper wire you can bend to make really nice shapes, I do this for my orchids and hoyas, no kidding it looks so amazing, sometimes I double the wire if the plant needs more support
I’m a little late.. but for the water sharing. I do that all the time.. I actually have a big bucket (more wider then deep) and have a small oven grill shelf on top of the bucket and water it that way so that the bucket catches the water.. I got this from another UA-camr and works great. Don’t have to waste water.. I can bottom water and pour water on plants at the same time
I am the same way as you. Thank you so much for touching base with everyone. Love your videos.
You just made me feel so bad bc I spent $150 on plants today out of depression shopping 😭. I did order one of your shirts too though. My guilty pleasure with plants is soil amendments and fertilizer (besides the plants themselves). Thanks for talking to me about reeling it back in. PS, I love fluval stratum.
For me at this point in my hobby / passion lifecycle, experimenting with different medium and substrates is half of the fun. I love tending to my plants, trying pon, fluval, leca… meh not my fave but I like tossing it in the bottom of my pots. I have plants in soil, pon, fluval, drainage, no drainage… currently I have ALL my plants in clear orchid pots which means I have tons of extra pots and cache pots which I know I will use again!
I have to buy purified water because our tap water is horrific, but I water over containers and reuse the water! My house is small so I need to get ingenious with the layout and have mostly grow lights. As much money as I spend in the hobby I cannot bring myself to spend on Morhers lights. Just cannot justify it.
I am “lucky “ to have disposable income and time for the hobby.
I cannot bring myself to reuse soil or moss.. 😰…
I definitely need to limit my spending on new plants! A goal for this quarter.
Thanks for a great episode as per usual!!!
For me, this is your most relatable video. I agree with your new process. Plants grow in soil and use what you have - good for the wallet and good for the environment
My daughter buys her kids jello and pudding in single serve little containers and I recently told her to rinse them out and save them for me. I poke holes in the bottom of them and use them as small pots for propagations and small cactus 🌵
I like this video 👍🏻 I keep all nursery pots big or small, up-cycle plastic that fits my needs, mix old soil with new soil and amend if necessary
something that i do is i save the coco coir and peat thats leftover from potting a plant into a new pot from tts nursery pot, i get clearance plants a lot and theres always TONS of coco coir leftover and i just dump that into my huge soil bin and balance it out with perlite and bark. i just always save old soil from a repot (unless there was a pest issue), and sometimes i throw in scrap leaves from tea, i save old leaves from plants and rip them up and put them in the soil and they become like a compost over time, and i save eggshells etc! my soil is a bit of everything
The trellis IS the most pretty, fancy thing. It is! I love it
Fern, I totally get what you are saying. In the plant community fads go around the channels and world and all of it costs hundreds of dollars. If you are one of the fortunate ones that has endless financial funds to do this, that is great! But I think most of us would rather pay rent, or buy food to feed ourselves, or to put gas in our cars rather than spending every penny on trying to match the current trends and or fads. So I agree with you. I also am on a very tight budget. I too need to reel it in on the spending as well. So we both will do this together girlfriend. Thank you for discussing this topic. Brilliant!!
I’m with you 100% on the Myco. But I do however enjoy the look of a fancy soil mix, It’s a part of the plants aesthetic,imo…much like mulch around a flower bed/in the yard.
Oooh interesting take. I haven't really thought about it that way. I do enjoy the way it looks as well.
Always such an inspiration Fern! Great suggestions, such good points on why it’s important not to waste water. I do the same. Appreciate you highlight the Importance of repurpose and reuse. We only have one planet, critical we all do our part 💚🪴✨💫 The Peperomia parallel looks so good in your DIY trellis 😊
I’ve felt the urge/ pressure to buy a Milsbo cabinet lately, but I’m putting the brakes on. My plants just made it through another winter indoors in room conditions very well and are basically thriving, plus everything is about to go out to my screened in porch for the summer, so it’s literally so unnecessary to purchase it and the cost of all the accessories can be more than the cabinets. Maybe some day, but right now I know I can do without it just fine.
A note on fluval stratum: I bought a small bag and add a tiny layer on top of in the middle of plant props instead of planting in straight fluval. I’ve also shared it with friends which definitely saves money! It’s not reusable really because it kind of turns to mud.
It’s really nice to split or share things with plant friends locally which can help justifying purchases! Same with plants ❤ love this video Fern!
I needed this little financial pep talk 😅 thank you!
I've felt the need to try semi hydro and such too because I see so much success with it... but I love growing in soil. I appreciate the validation on that area. Its hard sometimes not to get caught up in everything. Im here for the back to basics approach 💜
Good luck. 😎👍
I agree with everything you’re saying except about stratum….. it’s been a game changer for me and so worth the money!!!! you can grow plants in stratum for a long time! it does eventually turn to mud but i’ve had an alocasia in it for probably close to a year and it’s growing so well!!!! love the basic soil mix idea too it can definitely get pricey!
Hi Fern, I have to say I totally agree with everything you’ve covered in this video. I’m all for re-using, re-cycling etc. my problem is lack of storage space. I must say I like the idea of making up your own spray-on fertiliser. Those ready made sprays are such a waste of money. I’ll definitely be making some up in my spray bottle. Thanks so much for sharing all those tips.
I'm happy you're saying this ! Plants grow in nature in dirt (for the most part) using pon and lecca is so extra , imo.
I’m the same way with my soil now! Last fall I found Fox Farm Happy Frog potting soil at a local nursery and LOVE it. I also add a bunch of perlite and orchid bark.
- I actually just scored two full large bags of perlite for $2 each(!!!) at Lowe’s, because they had been sliced open by accident.
- I only buy pots at garage and estate sales, or find them for free! I prefer terracotta and MCM/California pottery cache pots.
- I’m also very satisfied with my collection right now, which means I don’t feel the need to acquire more. It’s manageable, pest free (for now!) and everything seems happy. Which makes me happy. 😊
I completely agree!! Thats how ive been through out my plant journey UNTIL i stumbled across your channel. Literally seeing how beautiful aevery single one of your plants are sent me into a fenzy!! I just bought pumice, & charcoal to add into my soil like 5 hours ago. I figure it cant hurt to add it. At this point im desperate to improve the quality of my insanely expensive babies. By fall i will have a ikea cabinet. Ive held out for over a year but i really think my plants will benefit so much from having it ❤
Oh yes, reusing and repurposing is definetly plant community thing! I like to pot my plants into "fresh" soil when repotting but I do not like to throw the old one away so I am baking it for 30-40 min in about 60 Celsius, adding some worm castings after (if I have some) and my plants are growing healthy. Of course I am collecting bigger amount of soil to do it in one go ;) same with the food containers, especially for the veggies seeds that are taking over my space every spring :D
Love your videos. If you don't like the metal wire, I think you could cover it with floral tape. Floral tape comes in several green and brown colors and some others.
I am the worst. I want all the things to try and I just got the scared elements because of your love. Here is hoping🤞🏾
I also use ebsom salts when I water super thrive,medina hast grow, always use warm water so plant is not shocked. That's what miracle grow is with food coloring and vitamins but it's cheaper.
Yay, Fern! Over the past 3 years, I’ve spent stupid amounts on ‘products’ touted as THE THING. I learned about LiquiDirt right up front. I feel sure I’ll always use it. I’ve also pulled back on adding stuff to my soil. I use empty keto collagen canisters as ‘orchid pots’. Only downside is they are black. I use a soldering iron to add holes in bottom and sides to go in a cover pot.
I used to have an aquarium for my old beta before old Phil passed on. I used the left over fluval for my terrarium and mixed it into the soil. It’s honestly my fave and will eventually break down and deteriorate. But that 1 bag is in all 3 of my terrariums for the last year maybe almost 2!
Amazing 🙌
I repurpose my fogers coffee cans and spray paint them. It makes a cute 6 inch pot to put plants in and it has a little handle on the side. lol
This is exactly the video I needed right now💚 Thank you for always being so open & realistic!!
Thank you for watching!! 🌿
Thanks you for sharing this info because I feel the same way. I’m one of those people who don’t have grow lights, humidifiers and Ikea grow cabinets, are my plants dying? No. Are they pushing out a new every month? No, but they’re growing and that’s all that matters because being on a fixed income means I can’t afford all the extra, but that doesn’t mean I can’t still enjoy my plant life. And enjoy I truly do!😊
Thank you for this video Fern. I have resisted jumping the Leca, Pon etc. bandwagon and I’m glad I did. Many peers are going back to basics as you mentioned. I basically do the same soil mixture that you use. Everything has just gotten so expensive so why not.
That's so spot on - that's where I'm at with my plant journey exactly! Back to basics:) thanks for keeping inspiring us
Glad you can relate! Thank you for watching :)
@@wildfern absolutely. Also I've been binge watching all your videos lately. Turns out your content is actually quite therapeutic as I can relate in many aspects :] thanks!
I m always into recycling.. And as you mentioned there's cover pots u have to improvise a Plant pot out of something (see through tomato containers e. G.)
I do use organic vegetable fertilizer (very affordable) to start my cacti in spring and now I ve started drinking koffee again, I keep the boiled powder in a shallow bowl to dry it and sprinkle it over the soil sometimes when watering. Especially anthuriums love it and that's what I would recommend 🍀
I save all my clear iced coffee cups with the lid from Dunkins. I use them for water.propogating plants. I cut a bigger hole in the lid so my plants I'm rooting won't fall down into the bottom of the cup and rot.i can see the roots develope too.
I have a $50/month budget for plants. I used to have it include all my plant supplies too. But I’m starting from scratch. I need all the soil amendments, pesticides, shears, etc. I’m getting some pots. I have no pots to up pot up p my plants.
Fluval is basically pelletized soil so it does break down into a mud like texture eventually. It's pelletized so when it's used in tanks the water doesn't get dirty right away compared to putting in loose soil for aquatic plants. 🤷♀️
Liked this video very much. Your transparency about what you’re doing to save money is refreshing. I don’t see other people doing the same thing.
I am always researching plants, but I'm ALSO looking online for the prices. I'm going to look at 1,000 specimens on sale before I buy.
I've gotten insane deals because I look so often and SO far deep past the first page of results.
I learned about how much variation there is in quality of specimen (that's why YOUR plant doesn't look like THEIR plant online and never will), and I learned that often buying cuttings is more satisfying and WAY cheaper.
Another good part of cuttings is that they need smaller pots. Smaller is cheaper.
Thrift stores have loads of things you can use for plants, including some of my best deep plant saucers.
Also The company modern aqua has flugel stratum for like half the price if you ever want to try it
I prefer to grow in soil but i moved the majority of my collection to leca a year ago because i have so many its hard to keep up with watering and i wanted insurance for when we go on vacations. I dont know anyone I would trust caring for them in my absence. Plus it helped tremendously with fungus knats. I have had a big collection for approx 3 years and I have never had a single pest (mealy bugs, aphids, thrips, spider mites). I have only had fungus knats. Im convinced its due to semihydro.
So funny! My partner and I were just planning/budgeting and listing our future goals. We are cutting spending a lot. We will get 5% play money out of our 100% paycheck each for plants, video games, pottery stuff, etc. We have percentages for travel and then our future goals.
With soil, I've bought bark and perlite in bulk bags. Bark usually 4$/giant bag and vigro giant perlite bag with a 2 cu. Ft compacted soil and mix to get a super airy bulky mix. I've done this for 2 years now and my plants love it! I've fertilized with superthrive but mainly the seaweed fertilizer and the floras. Anyways, I'm rambling! Love you Fern, your videos are always so fun! 💚☺️✨️
Take out containers really are like gold 😂 Omg yes yogurt containers are amazing!!
Thanks for being real! ❤️
Yessss lol! I get so excited when something comes in a good container 👀
Take out containers, yogurt tubs, and any and all glass pasta sauce jars are great planty things (I’m not a hoarder I swear lol)
Yess and I save the lids from yogurt or margarine containers to use underneath when I water them
Boba containers (the stubby round ones) make perfect nursery pots as well!
Fern, I love how thoughtful you were putting together this video! I am the same way when watering, I actually water into bowls to continue using (bonus points for bottom and top watering at the same time too lol). I’ve definitely had people comment on my videos saying the same things, but haven’t noticed an issue so far!
i just throw all my soil into a bucket, including the soil that came from store bought plants, and keep reusing. havent had a problem
If you have a dollar tree, i use the floral wreath frames as a trellis. In the united states its only 1.25 and you have a perfect trellis in multiple sizes
I think a great way to save money on substrate is to keep your soil and rinse it through really well with hydrogen peroxide water & then just use complete nutrients - like general hydroponics flora series for hydroponic growing. It’s a complete nutrient fertiliser so it doesn’t matter that the soil is missing the nutrition density
It means you’re next to never throwing potting mix away
I really enjoyed this video. Good job fern ! 💚
Always been basic with my soil mixes. Lucky enough to have property and composting systems, so I re-build spent soil's. My worm farm makes excellent liquid fertiliser and I would recommend a worm farm...eats up all your scraps and plant waste and makes free castings which all plants love.
You are my houseplant Godmother 💜 Thank you for sharing all of your tips with us. I appreciate you. 🕉️🌿
Thank you so much for watching 🥺🌿💖
Hi Fern I think it’s great how thrifty you are I like your ideas I make moss poles by using a role of cake collars and also you can get cling film on a role like sellotape the cake collars are probably a bit thinner but when you make them with the cling film or Serrano wrap the moss doesn’t fall out at all it’s just an idea which works for me and it’s way more cheaper xxx
I'm pretty new to plants but addicted like crazy already. I'm already a pro at collecting containers for propagation (I already was a collecter as I am an OT and see use in everything). I want to learn about using Leca as that's something I have endless supply of those (we sell building materials and Leca we have in 20L bags, and on a regular base bags get damages, those are all for me 😜 ). At this point I'm still into getting more plants but I hope to be able to sell some cuttings or small plants soon to push back my expenses. I love your videos by the way! ❤
Great video! Just so you know I have been using that exact same mix since I started with my indoor plants and they have been thriving. I wanted to try the other stuff but they are mostly not available here in the Bahamas or are just expensive. So stick with it your pants will be fine. I also prop my plants in perlite very successfully and they transfer to soil quite nicely🌿
I must say I have them all. Leca ,Moss,Pon,Gritty Dirt , and all soil the amendments. I received a plant I bought that was in Fluval Stratum. Now I gravitate towards only using Fluval Stratum. I went to a nursery suggested by a huge plant influencer, eleven out of the thirteen Hoyas that I purchased I had to rescue! At the time I had only had Hoyas for about four months so I did not feel comfortable until I had to root all the Hoyas in Fluval Stratum and even propagated leaves in Fluvial Stratum. I will say now that I feel the most comfortable using it all I do is just add distilled water. Within weeks roots , new leaves emerge and growth. IT IS AMAZING!! A must try! A word of advice handle when dry or it is so messy!!
PS - I also save my garlic cup containers for pots after eating pizza.
I totally agree with back to the basics. My potting mix is actually super similar, I use 2 parts coco coir, 1 part perlite, and 2 parts orchid bark. I go peat free, although that means I have to make sure to fertilize frequently obviously.
Plants need calcium, egg shells is a good thing to do for them. Or oyster shells is good also. Heard about this from Speaker at orchid meeting.
Any way to save money in the plant world is great! Awesome video Fern 🥰 Your influence is quite inspiring 💚👏👏
Thank you Natasha. You're always so uplifting 🥺🌿💖
@@wildfern aww thanks Fern 🫶 I feel the same about you 💓
Absolutely agreed with every words you said. After many years of trails and errors. And one big round of rollercoaster 😅... At the end it always come back to the basic
Yes, I'm with the basics. And when it comes to plant buying, I try to get cuttings. Cause I'm on a budget. Things are pricey nowadays. I'm so careful about everything I purchase.
I have been yousing my sphagnum Moos for over two years now so I think it‘s very sustainable. Love your content🪴💚
FERN! Your hair looks so cute! I loved this video
Very relatable with the soil additions and trying leca etc went through the phases and back to indoor mix. I dislike how the added chunky stuff end up coming to the top and the water running through too much
Great video Fern! Half of my 100 plants are succulents and cacti. I buy a commercial😮 succulent soil and lava rocks -small- so I can mix them into the soil for my cacti and also use them for top dressing. I also love thrifted plant pots. There's so many beauties out there...including vintage. Garage sales are a great resource too.
Thank you so much Fern ❤️ a lot of people are probably struggling with money in the world at the moment including myself so it’s so nice to see this video and know I’m not alone and you giving ideas and advice is so much help ❤️ love you and your videos ❤️
I’m the same. Use a basic houseplant mix with bark and perlite, just in different proportions depending on the plant.
It’s interesting because I started doing a lot of these things myself once I identified the impulser in me. I think consumerism can ruin a hobby which is something I definitely notice in the plant community so I had to start tuning it out a little.
Yes, exactly. Mindfulness helps with this in multiple ways.
I spent the morning boiling perlite and baking soil (to disinfect and kill pests etc.)
I love this video! I feel like you bring the honest side of the plant hobby to light! I have a $60 plant budget per month which to some may seem insanely low. But I have to be smart, and budget my money.
I’ve been using potting mix, orchid bark and perlite and it’s been really good and honestly all your plants really need!
Thanks for the awesome video, I always look forward to them!
Funny how the yogurt container fit what you needed. That happened for me with a pop bottle, which fits perfectly into these white cache pots I have. I cut the bottom off a 2L bottle w/an exacto to the level of the pot I'm putting it in. Next I burn holes in bottom & up the sides for drainage/airflow, and to finish melt w/a lighter around the top to soften. They look very bespoke, and have better airflow than some expensive clear pots, AND, they look really cool.
Yesss hahah so satisfying 🙌
I spray paint pots and whatever I'm not using I turn into a plant stand or trellis. I buy cheap plant supplies and fertilize with food scraps. Thanks Fern for letting us know you can boil moss.
I've always used the basic 3 for soil mix: potting mix, perlite and orchid bark. I like it bc I can add more soil for marantas and more bark for Philodendrons. Has been a great mix for me since 2019.
Using up things is a great way to not overspend on plants suppliments and supplies. My Jack's 10-10-10 fertilizer is almost done and now I'm considering a different fertilizer... maybe foliage pro idk... houseplusplants may be infusing me lol
Ooh and I also had my husband make me a round trellis for my Hoya bella Luis bois out of a wire hanger 🙃
your minimalistic mix is my new sophisticated one haha 🤣 I feel the same, I don't want to become overwhelmed with watering in the summer! fluval is so expensive, no way I'm going to buy it 🤣
Hahah it’s a solid mix 😊
I love that you touch on this topic! Trying the latest thing can be so tempting! I’ve settled into my houseplant groove and have found such satisfaction in not accumulating various products that generally yield the same results. Less money spent, less waste, etc. No shade to those who try multiple mediums, fertilizers, amendments, etc. though (while still being waste conscious)! I just can’t bankroll that lifestyle! 😂 This is definitely not talked about often (if at all) and I’m so appreciative that you touched on this! Especially with the latest fluval craze! This video is everything for a basic plant mama like me 🫶
Hi, thanks for sharing that. I feel like in the plant world there is so much to try but most of the methods seem to get similar outcome and one just doesn’t need to collect all those like pokemon 😅 I think realising that helps with the budget a lot. Also swapping stuff but that is a whole other thing
Great vid! I have been using a mix of soil perlite and orchid barks for years now and my plants are very happy 😉
@wildfern You are so wise beyond your years sis! I love watching your videos! It always inspires me to care for my plants better and in new ways!🤗❤ Not saying plant hauls and other videos are bad, but yours continue to push me to be happy with my collection and enjoy what I have instead of buying more. 🥰🪷🪴 xoxoxo
OMG that tip about flattening boxes!!! Beside my bed I have a table rather than drawers and I have boxes stacked like tetris under this table and I refuse to keep more than can fit but now... No horrible tetris jumble! Thanks, Fern sub!
That’s my exact potting mix for years and my plants are happy 😍 I use it for all different
types of plants!
Whenever I buy candles I only get ones that come in cute jars or pots that I can reuse in my home for storage or plant pots! It’s a fun way to stop myself from impulse buying and to repurpose things I might otherwise throw away.
This was do good I watched it again. I’m going to start using my orchid spray again as I’ve kinda stopped using it. Then I’m going to make my own. I’m googling how to make it. So I can get the supplies I need before I run out of spray that I already have. Thank you Fern, you are such an upbeat person and you inspire me