September 22, 2026 · 6 min
The Potting Mix I Blend From Three Bags
Bark, sand and compost from the market, in the ratio that stops pots staying soggy in the rains.

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Balcony Notes
One short letter every Tuesday: a plant idea from my balcony, what worked and what did not.
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Where to cut, how many nodes to keep and why the cuttings sit in the shade for a week.
