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What Makes a GOOD Potting Soil?

Published: May 14, 2019, 11 a.m.

Today we bring on Dr. Bethke, a soil scientist and consultant for Pitt Moss, which is a new type of sustainable potting medium made from recycled paper. He explains the process of "building" a good potting soil from the ground up.

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