Re: Book Review Direct

**j* e* m* s* <h*@sbcglobal.net>**

I couldn't agree more about the continued increased interest in 
container; however, any self-watering pot I've used keeps plants too 
wet for my preference. I use a high quality professional potting mix. 
I do not use those water crystals beads.
jems

>Hi, Duane!
>
>It's my book that was the genesis of the original note.  It's about 
>how easy it is to convert ANY round container into a self-waterer at 
>low cost.  But here's the real "AHA!"  In my trials over two seasons 
>using side by side containers and plantings, it's obvious it's not 
>about the water.  Plants in self-waterers do incredibly better than 
>in a regular container.  So to your point, using a self-waterer is 
>really for people who want TO garden, but also satisfies the 
>indolent.
>
>About your Brug, you've got it in a container where the reservoir is 
>too small.  If you go to a bigger pot and convert it, you'll see how 
>you can cut that chore down.
>
>If you have a chance, go to the below cited website to get a better 
>idea of what this is all about.
>
>BTW, you're right about the keen interest in container gardening 
>"talks."  My rooms are always full when that's the subject, just as 
>they are when I speak on vegetable gardening.
>
>Lorraine
>

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