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Connecting community and local food
ONLINE — Those interested in learning about the connections between communities and local food systems, and how to strengthen these systems, can attend an upcoming Penn State Extension webinar. Claudia Schmidt, associate professor of mark…
#dining #cooking #diet #food #Food #BrianMoyer #ClaudiaSchmidt #foodsystems #localfood #PennStateCooperativeExtension #RobinPerry-Smith #webinars
https://www.diningandcooking.com/2556144/connecting-community-and-local-food/ -
So yeah, #CoarseSand can be used instead of #Perlite and #Vermiculite (and I would sterilize it before using it).
However, I did read that coarse sand can be too sharp for some root systems? It's something to consider...
"Coarse, sharp, or builder sand, often used in construction, is a primary ingredient in potting media. Like peat moss, sand improves drainage and aeration but does not improve water-holding capacity. Too much sand will make containers too heavy to move. Sand should not be mixed with clay-based soil."
From #PennStateCooperativeExtension, Homemade Potting Media:
https://extension.psu.edu/homemade-potting-media#SolarPunkSunday #PottingSoil #PottingMix #Gardens #Gardening
