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I'm not saying that folks should go raid beaches for sand for gardening. However, if one happens to live near an abandoned sand pit (like I do), then this could be very useful! And yeah, I would do a rinse of the sand pit sand before sterilizing -- to help leech out any pollutants. Small rocks could work as well. But, again, I would sterilize anything before using it as a #PottingMix!

How to Clean Beach Sand

Co-authored by Raymond Chiu
Last Updated: April 16, 2025

"There are lots of ways to clean beach sand for crafts projects. Sift out rocks and other debris, and rinse away organic matter and silt. If you need sterile sand, try baking it for 45 minutes. Remove salt by simmering the sand with water, then straining it through a coffee filter."

https://www.wikihow.com/Clean-Beach-Sand

#SolarPunkSunday #PottingSoil #PottingMix #Gardening #CleaningSand

#solarpunksunday #pottingsoil #pottingmix #gardening #cleaningsand

DoomsdaysCW @[email protected] · 2026-02-01 · 17:25 UTC

I'm not saying that folks should go raid beaches for sand for gardening. However, if one happens to live near an abandoned sand pit (like I do), then this could be very useful! And yeah, I would do a rinse of the sand pit sand before sterilizing -- to help leech out any pollutants. Small rocks could work as well. But, again, I would sterilize anything before using it as a #PottingMix!

How to Clean Beach Sand

Co-authored by Raymond Chiu
Last Updated: April 16, 2025

"There are lots of ways to clean beach sand for crafts projects. Sift out rocks and other debris, and rinse away organic matter and silt. If you need sterile sand, try baking it for 45 minutes. Remove salt by simmering the sand with water, then straining it through a coffee filter."

https://www.wikihow.com/Clean-Beach-Sand

#SolarPunkSunday #PottingSoil #PottingMix #Gardening #CleaningSand

#solarpunksunday #pottingsoil #pottingmix #gardening #cleaningsand

DoomsdaysCW @[email protected] · 2026-02-01 · 17:25 UTC

I'm not saying that folks should go raid beaches for sand for gardening. However, if one happens to live near an abandoned sand pit (like I do), then this could be very useful! And yeah, I would do a rinse of the sand pit sand before sterilizing -- to help leech out any pollutants. Small rocks could work as well. But, again, I would sterilize anything before using it as a #PottingMix!

How to Clean Beach Sand

Co-authored by Raymond Chiu
Last Updated: April 16, 2025

"There are lots of ways to clean beach sand for crafts projects. Sift out rocks and other debris, and rinse away organic matter and silt. If you need sterile sand, try baking it for 45 minutes. Remove salt by simmering the sand with water, then straining it through a coffee filter."

https://www.wikihow.com/Clean-Beach-Sand

#SolarPunkSunday #PottingSoil #PottingMix #Gardening #CleaningSand

#solarpunksunday #pottingsoil #pottingmix #gardening #cleaningsand

DoomsdaysCW @[email protected] · 2026-02-01 · 17:25 UTC

I'm not saying that folks should go raid beaches for sand for gardening. However, if one happens to live near an abandoned sand pit (like I do), then this could be very useful! And yeah, I would do a rinse of the sand pit sand before sterilizing -- to help leech out any pollutants. Small rocks could work as well. But, again, I would sterilize anything before using it as a #PottingMix!

How to Clean Beach Sand

Co-authored by Raymond Chiu
Last Updated: April 16, 2025

"There are lots of ways to clean beach sand for crafts projects. Sift out rocks and other debris, and rinse away organic matter and silt. If you need sterile sand, try baking it for 45 minutes. Remove salt by simmering the sand with water, then straining it through a coffee filter."

https://www.wikihow.com/Clean-Beach-Sand

#SolarPunkSunday #PottingSoil #PottingMix #Gardening #CleaningSand

#cleaningsand #gardening #pottingmix #pottingsoil #solarpunksunday

DoomsdaysCW @[email protected] · 2026-02-01 · 17:25 UTC

I'm not saying that folks should go raid beaches for sand for gardening. However, if one happens to live near an abandoned sand pit (like I do), then this could be very useful! And yeah, I would do a rinse of the sand pit sand before sterilizing -- to help leech out any pollutants. Small rocks could work as well. But, again, I would sterilize anything before using it as a #PottingMix!

How to Clean Beach Sand

Co-authored by Raymond Chiu
Last Updated: April 16, 2025

"There are lots of ways to clean beach sand for crafts projects. Sift out rocks and other debris, and rinse away organic matter and silt. If you need sterile sand, try baking it for 45 minutes. Remove salt by simmering the sand with water, then straining it through a coffee filter."

https://www.wikihow.com/Clean-Beach-Sand

#SolarPunkSunday #PottingSoil #PottingMix #Gardening #CleaningSand

#solarpunksunday #pottingsoil #pottingmix #gardening #cleaningsand

DoomsdaysCW @[email protected] · 2026-02-01 · 17:19 UTC

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

#coarsesand #perlite #vermiculite #pennstatecooperativeextension #solarpunksunday #pottingsoil

DoomsdaysCW @[email protected] · 2026-02-01 · 17:19 UTC

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

#coarsesand #perlite #vermiculite #pennstatecooperativeextension #solarpunksunday #pottingsoil

DoomsdaysCW @[email protected] · 2026-02-01 · 17:19 UTC

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

#coarsesand #perlite #vermiculite #pennstatecooperativeextension #solarpunksunday #pottingsoil

DoomsdaysCW @[email protected] · 2026-02-01 · 17:19 UTC

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

#gardening #gardens #pottingmix #pottingsoil #solarpunksunday #pennstatecooperativeextension

DoomsdaysCW @[email protected] · 2026-02-01 · 17:19 UTC

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

#coarsesand #perlite #vermiculite #pennstatecooperativeextension #solarpunksunday #pottingsoil

DoomsdaysCW @[email protected] · 2026-02-01 · 17:16 UTC

So, like #Perlite takes a lot of energy to produce, while #Vermiculite is mined! Not sure if there are alternatives to either of those out there. Maybe sterilized #CoarseSand? Hmmmm... Something to ponder...

Learn All About The Differences Between Perlite and Vermiculite

Written By: Robin Sweetser Gardener
January 11, 2026

"How do you know which is best to use in your garden—perlite or vermiculite? Some people think they are the same and used for similar purposes, but that’s not the whole story. Let’s look at the similarities and the differences and help you to pick the best one."

https://www.almanac.com/perlite-and-vermiculite-choosing-the-right-one

#SolarPunkSunday #PottingSoil #Gardens #PottingMix #Sustainability

#perlite #vermiculite #coarsesand #solarpunksunday #pottingsoil #gardens

DoomsdaysCW @[email protected] · 2026-02-01 · 17:16 UTC

So, like #Perlite takes a lot of energy to produce, while #Vermiculite is mined! Not sure if there are alternatives to either of those out there. Maybe sterilized #CoarseSand? Hmmmm... Something to ponder...

Learn All About The Differences Between Perlite and Vermiculite

Written By: Robin Sweetser Gardener
January 11, 2026

"How do you know which is best to use in your garden—perlite or vermiculite? Some people think they are the same and used for similar purposes, but that’s not the whole story. Let’s look at the similarities and the differences and help you to pick the best one."

https://www.almanac.com/perlite-and-vermiculite-choosing-the-right-one

#SolarPunkSunday #PottingSoil #Gardens #PottingMix #Sustainability

#perlite #vermiculite #coarsesand #solarpunksunday #pottingsoil #gardens

DoomsdaysCW @[email protected] · 2026-02-01 · 17:16 UTC

So, like #Perlite takes a lot of energy to produce, while #Vermiculite is mined! Not sure if there are alternatives to either of those out there. Maybe sterilized #CoarseSand? Hmmmm... Something to ponder...

Learn All About The Differences Between Perlite and Vermiculite

Written By: Robin Sweetser Gardener
January 11, 2026

"How do you know which is best to use in your garden—perlite or vermiculite? Some people think they are the same and used for similar purposes, but that’s not the whole story. Let’s look at the similarities and the differences and help you to pick the best one."

https://www.almanac.com/perlite-and-vermiculite-choosing-the-right-one

#SolarPunkSunday #PottingSoil #Gardens #PottingMix #Sustainability

#perlite #vermiculite #coarsesand #solarpunksunday #pottingsoil #gardens

DoomsdaysCW @[email protected] · 2026-02-01 · 17:16 UTC

So, like #Perlite takes a lot of energy to produce, while #Vermiculite is mined! Not sure if there are alternatives to either of those out there. Maybe sterilized #CoarseSand? Hmmmm... Something to ponder...

Learn All About The Differences Between Perlite and Vermiculite

Written By: Robin Sweetser Gardener
January 11, 2026

"How do you know which is best to use in your garden—perlite or vermiculite? Some people think they are the same and used for similar purposes, but that’s not the whole story. Let’s look at the similarities and the differences and help you to pick the best one."

https://www.almanac.com/perlite-and-vermiculite-choosing-the-right-one

#SolarPunkSunday #PottingSoil #Gardens #PottingMix #Sustainability

#sustainability #pottingmix #gardens #pottingsoil #solarpunksunday #coarsesand

DoomsdaysCW @[email protected] · 2026-02-01 · 17:16 UTC

So, like #Perlite takes a lot of energy to produce, while #Vermiculite is mined! Not sure if there are alternatives to either of those out there. Maybe sterilized #CoarseSand? Hmmmm... Something to ponder...

Learn All About The Differences Between Perlite and Vermiculite

Written By: Robin Sweetser Gardener
January 11, 2026

"How do you know which is best to use in your garden—perlite or vermiculite? Some people think they are the same and used for similar purposes, but that’s not the whole story. Let’s look at the similarities and the differences and help you to pick the best one."

https://www.almanac.com/perlite-and-vermiculite-choosing-the-right-one

#SolarPunkSunday #PottingSoil #Gardens #PottingMix #Sustainability

#perlite #vermiculite #coarsesand #solarpunksunday #pottingsoil #gardens

DoomsdaysCW @[email protected] · 2026-02-01 · 17:02 UTC

Here are some different recipes for #PeatFree #PottingSoil blends -- depending on what one needs it for (#SeedStarting, #RaisedBeds, #PottedPlants, etc). The recipes also call for the use of #mycorrhizae to simulate root production. My cannabis farmer friends use that in their soil blends!

How to Make Peat-Free #PottingMix

Easy #DIY Potting Mixes for Potted Plants and Mo

"Going peat-free is one of the most impactful things we can do as gardeners to be better stewards of the earth and our resources. The lack of peat-free potting mixes at the garden center can be discouraging, but I see it as an opportunity to make my own which, frankly, has yielded far better results over the last few years. With a few basic components kept at hand, you can make great mixes for your plants, too!"

Learn more:
https://wildrevivalgardening.com/peatfree-gardening-guide/peatfree-potting-mix-recipes

#Gardening #SeedStartingMix #SeedStarting #SolarPunkSunday #PeatFreeStartingMix

#peatfree #pottingsoil #seedstarting #raisedbeds #pottedplants #mycorrhizae

DoomsdaysCW @[email protected] · 2026-02-01 · 17:02 UTC

Here are some different recipes for #PeatFree #PottingSoil blends -- depending on what one needs it for (#SeedStarting, #RaisedBeds, #PottedPlants, etc). The recipes also call for the use of #mycorrhizae to simulate root production. My cannabis farmer friends use that in their soil blends!

How to Make Peat-Free #PottingMix

Easy #DIY Potting Mixes for Potted Plants and Mo

"Going peat-free is one of the most impactful things we can do as gardeners to be better stewards of the earth and our resources. The lack of peat-free potting mixes at the garden center can be discouraging, but I see it as an opportunity to make my own which, frankly, has yielded far better results over the last few years. With a few basic components kept at hand, you can make great mixes for your plants, too!"

Learn more:
https://wildrevivalgardening.com/peatfree-gardening-guide/peatfree-potting-mix-recipes

#Gardening #SeedStartingMix #SeedStarting #SolarPunkSunday #PeatFreeStartingMix

#peatfree #pottingsoil #seedstarting #raisedbeds #pottedplants #mycorrhizae

DoomsdaysCW @[email protected] · 2026-02-01 · 17:02 UTC

Here are some different recipes for #PeatFree #PottingSoil blends -- depending on what one needs it for (#SeedStarting, #RaisedBeds, #PottedPlants, etc). The recipes also call for the use of #mycorrhizae to simulate root production. My cannabis farmer friends use that in their soil blends!

How to Make Peat-Free #PottingMix

Easy #DIY Potting Mixes for Potted Plants and Mo

"Going peat-free is one of the most impactful things we can do as gardeners to be better stewards of the earth and our resources. The lack of peat-free potting mixes at the garden center can be discouraging, but I see it as an opportunity to make my own which, frankly, has yielded far better results over the last few years. With a few basic components kept at hand, you can make great mixes for your plants, too!"

Learn more:
https://wildrevivalgardening.com/peatfree-gardening-guide/peatfree-potting-mix-recipes

#Gardening #SeedStartingMix #SeedStarting #SolarPunkSunday #PeatFreeStartingMix

#peatfree #pottingsoil #seedstarting #raisedbeds #pottedplants #mycorrhizae

DoomsdaysCW @[email protected] · 2026-02-01 · 17:02 UTC

Here are some different recipes for #PeatFree #PottingSoil blends -- depending on what one needs it for (#SeedStarting, #RaisedBeds, #PottedPlants, etc). The recipes also call for the use of #mycorrhizae to simulate root production. My cannabis farmer friends use that in their soil blends!

How to Make Peat-Free #PottingMix

Easy #DIY Potting Mixes for Potted Plants and Mo

"Going peat-free is one of the most impactful things we can do as gardeners to be better stewards of the earth and our resources. The lack of peat-free potting mixes at the garden center can be discouraging, but I see it as an opportunity to make my own which, frankly, has yielded far better results over the last few years. With a few basic components kept at hand, you can make great mixes for your plants, too!"

Learn more:
https://wildrevivalgardening.com/peatfree-gardening-guide/peatfree-potting-mix-recipes

#Gardening #SeedStartingMix #SeedStarting #SolarPunkSunday #PeatFreeStartingMix

#peatfreestartingmix #solarpunksunday #seedstartingmix #gardening #diy #pottingmix

DoomsdaysCW @[email protected] · 2026-02-01 · 17:02 UTC

Here are some different recipes for #PeatFree #PottingSoil blends -- depending on what one needs it for (#SeedStarting, #RaisedBeds, #PottedPlants, etc). The recipes also call for the use of #mycorrhizae to simulate root production. My cannabis farmer friends use that in their soil blends!

How to Make Peat-Free #PottingMix

Easy #DIY Potting Mixes for Potted Plants and Mo

"Going peat-free is one of the most impactful things we can do as gardeners to be better stewards of the earth and our resources. The lack of peat-free potting mixes at the garden center can be discouraging, but I see it as an opportunity to make my own which, frankly, has yielded far better results over the last few years. With a few basic components kept at hand, you can make great mixes for your plants, too!"

Learn more:
https://wildrevivalgardening.com/peatfree-gardening-guide/peatfree-potting-mix-recipes

#Gardening #SeedStartingMix #SeedStarting #SolarPunkSunday #PeatFreeStartingMix

#peatfree #pottingsoil #seedstarting #raisedbeds #pottedplants #mycorrhizae

DoomsdaysCW @[email protected] · 2026-02-01 · 16:48 UTC

I hadn't considered using #RiceHulls in a #PottingSoil mix. But I am definitely going to incorporate that into a #PeatFree mix, along with #CoconutCoir, #Perlite or #Vermiculite, and aged #Compost!

#SolarPunkSunday #Gardening #Sustainability #SeedStarting

#solarpunksunday #gardening #sustainability #seedstarting #ricehulls #pottingsoil

DoomsdaysCW @[email protected] · 2026-02-01 · 16:48 UTC

I hadn't considered using #RiceHulls in a #PottingSoil mix. But I am definitely going to incorporate that into a #PeatFree mix, along with #CoconutCoir, #Perlite or #Vermiculite, and aged #Compost!

#SolarPunkSunday #Gardening #Sustainability #SeedStarting

#ricehulls #pottingsoil #peatfree #coconutcoir #perlite #compost

DoomsdaysCW @[email protected] · 2026-02-01 · 16:48 UTC

I hadn't considered using #RiceHulls in a #PottingSoil mix. But I am definitely going to incorporate that into a #PeatFree mix, along with #CoconutCoir, #Perlite or #Vermiculite, and aged #Compost!

#SolarPunkSunday #Gardening #Sustainability #SeedStarting

#ricehulls #pottingsoil #peatfree #coconutcoir #solarpunksunday #gardening

DoomsdaysCW @[email protected] · 2026-02-01 · 16:48 UTC

I hadn't considered using #RiceHulls in a #PottingSoil mix. But I am definitely going to incorporate that into a #PeatFree mix, along with #CoconutCoir, #Perlite or #Vermiculite, and aged #Compost!

#SolarPunkSunday #Gardening #Sustainability #SeedStarting

#vermiculite #seedstarting #sustainability #gardening #solarpunksunday #compost