On Thu, 10 Apr 2008 11:59:46 -0700 (PDT), ewl
wrote:

What is the difference between "Potting Soil" and "Potting Mix"?
Also, if you were to make your own potting mix or potting soil what
would it consist of?

Thanks


This is an interesting question. I used to make my own potting soil
(garden soil, peat moss, vermiculite, whiting). It had to be
screened, mixed, baked and fluffed. It is so much easier to buy bags
of general potting soil or soil "mixes" formulated for specific plants
(cactus, African violets, orchids, etc). I guess few gardeners make
their own potting soil today, but it is no more difficult than baking
a cake.