Soil Scientist’s Personal POTTING SOIL Recipe For Houseplants. “Heavy" Soil Is My Secret.

[@GardeningInCanada]

EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT I AM MAKING A PLANT SENSOR For updates and help designing sign up here: gardeningincanada.earthone.io The sensor is not simply going to tell you if your humidity is high enough or when you need to water your plants. The purpose of the sensor is to help you learn while optimizing plant growth in your microenvironment. This is being done using plant science such as VPD. This means we won’t tell you to simply raise your humidity we will teach you what the best humidity is for your temperature/environment. This will maximize growth but also prevent against harmful fungi. Another thing that makes this plant sensor different then others is the pH sensor. This is going to be key to ensuring your plants have optimal nutrient availability despite the inherent acidic pH of a potting soil mix. 1. We need your HELP. Seriously… What would you name the sensor? 2. Keep your eye out for surveys to help select what features the app should have, how it should look, etc. BUT there is only a limited quantity available for the first batch coming out in July. To make sure you get your sensor before they sell out sign up for the newsletter. You will be the first people to know the sensor is ready to go!

[@GardeningInCanada]

We started a discord server to have chats about the app and sensor. But also general convo about gardening and plants discord.gg/PeCmU5Q7

[@sterlgirlceline]

CONGRATULATIONS!!!! 🎉🥳. I heard you mention something about it during your interview on the “On the Ledge” podcast but I had no idea the launch was happening this soon! What an accomplishment for you and your partners! This sounds like an absolute plant-movers dream! Anything positive coming your way is so well-deserved and I am absolutely thrilled for you 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😊💗

[@dymondwillow2]

Gardening in Canada Soil Monitoring System = spot on. it tells who it belongs to and what it does.

[@GardeningInCanada]

Yea that’s true!

[@LeeBoudier]

I just found your channel and I'm very glad I did. I'm a geologist and high school teacher living in North Delta, British Columbia, Canada, Zone 8b. Your info is helping me make lots of decisions for caring for my garden this Spring.

[@GardeningInCanada]

Awesome

[@lynngall9596]

call it " the Pot Bot" for double marketing. This sounds like it will be super good for answering the " what's wrong with my plant?" question.

[@GardeningInCanada]

Oh goodness yes! Absolutely

[@laurenervin1404]

LOVE THIS NAME😁👍👍❤

[@GardeningInCanada]

Ahaahhah we are having people pick favourites!

[@OG_VeniVidiVici]

I really like how you took into consideration your style of gardening. I realized that no matter how much I try not to, I over watered pretty frequently. I did 50/50 peat/perlite. to that added 10% by volume vermicompost, 15% by volume compost, and ammended with some all purpose alfalfa, kelp, and rock phosphate fertilizer at 1 cup per cu. ft and some basalt rock dust at 1 cup per cubic foot. My house plants have never been happier. lol

[@GardeningInCanada]

Yea! It’s so important

[@jessgentner7183]

Your sensor sounds like a plant oracle. I use individual sensors to make those measurements so a single device sounds awesome! Maybe call it the [plant, garden, soil, etc.] oracle since it sounds like it's channeling advice from the gods to tell you how to grow all things green.

[@GardeningInCanada]

haha i love that! thank you

[@maryelizabethcalais9180]

very informative, down to the little fibers that dried out in the open areas. I've experienced this when repotting my house plants each spring. Tk you for sharing your knowledge. I certainly appreciate you.

[@GardeningInCanada]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@pyramidion5911]

It's nice to see people in the houseplant community talking about VPD 👍

[@GardeningInCanada]

It is a must! If people want rapid growth then you HAVE to get your VPD dialed in.

[@nikolasberthelsen1606]

Another video watches.. Love it. And as always.. Thx Ashley. Great stuff. ( The Canadian Soil Compacter ) 🤣

[@GardeningInCanada]

Thanks for watching!

[@iloveujustin16]

i would call it "6th sense" plant sensor !! super cool idea! very excited to get the updates! 😊

[@GardeningInCanada]

Haha that’s awesome!

[@lorifox4699]

I have a syngonium just like yours and it took off when I put it in a deeper pot. Think you are going to be happy with the growth.

[@GardeningInCanada]

nice!

[@flyingbytheseatofmyplants]

I’m so excited for it!!! Can’t wait

[@GardeningInCanada]

ME TOO ahaha you have literally NO idea. Honestly being able to actually help your definitively diagnose an issue is going to be huge. Currently I am guestimating a lot

[@tobruz]

So the sensor is generally a single plant monitor, for many plants only if treated and potted similarly. Good marketing could be had in the home and commercial cannabis growing, or for indoor botanical gardens with rare plants. So when a name is chosen it should be a little on the serious side so at first sight the name should reflect what it does

[@GardeningInCanada]

That's our thoughts too cannabis and the expensive plants are generally the people that want this hardcore data. As for the name 100% we were actually told that by a mentor. Currently its named doot and they said its not serious enough

[@HERODANTE2]

Some people use sphagnum moss as a soil for plants - but that would require a fertilizer I guess. Can I ignore fertilizing and just water my plants, if they are in a "normal soil"? What would be the result of adding sphagnum moss - long ones - to the soil itself. So something like compost + plant soil + perlite + sphagnum. Would it be better with the moss, or worse?

[@growclipbonsaiforseniors1951]

Have you tried soil moist into your potting mix? You put in the gels in water and they soak up all the water, like a slushy jello in the bucket. Once in the potting soil, as the roots grow and the media dry out, the roots will take the water out of the little gels, until you can water again. Once watered, any gels lacking water will absorb any excess water and will be ready for any dry spell. Just a thought.

[@GardeningInCanada]

I haven’t no. Cool idea

[@kimmanning4989]

Oooo another one… Sensesoil Come on…. That’s a good one

[@xI3LU3x]

EnRoot since it sounds like this sensor is going to give a lot of information on the root system.

[@GardeningInCanada]

Oh! I like that! and yea! The only ambient sensors will be lighting and humidity

[@apextroll]

Congrates!! Only a matter of time before the sensor orders and delivers the nutrients and water autonomously.

[@GardeningInCanada]

😅 ohhhh we have already cooked up add on ideas. It never seems to end 🧐

[@apextroll]

@@GardeningInCanada It is endless, however I would suggest to perfect the basic function first, as I would imagine the difficulty in diagnosis and control of all the input variables is daunting.

[@GardeningInCanada]

Hah yes! So true

[@nekisharushing8455]

They are sold out. I want one so badly!! When will you have more available?

[@brianseybert2189]

"Soil big brother", we're watching you! Very cool. Only question is for multiple exterior gardens. Can you just move around the sensor?

[@GardeningInCanada]

HAHA big brother love that. It needs wifi so exteriors would only work in range. And you can move it but the only thing it’s not going to gain knowledge about that specific area to give recommendations. Our goal is to keep the price low enough that it’s obtainable to have multiple

[@kamw.1026]

Definitely can't wait 🌿🥰

[@GardeningInCanada]

It's going to be awesome! We are going to have HUGE plants

[@tonypalmer8556]

Oh my Ashley. I want one! Call it Green thumb or something like that. You are going to have a hit with us craft growers. When can I get one in B.C.? Oh yes, thank you for the great content.

[@GardeningInCanada]

HAHAHA! Soon! July we are hoping to have some. Spread the news!

[@brianramsey3824]

Your great at replying and answering questions I appreciate it. I went out in the back yard for first time pulled back the old mulch and I pretty much have full beds of humus! to my intermediate trained eye...now what lol. Really doesnt need or have much room for "2"" of compost do people really take some out? Hit it with the bad o"l fertilizer? What do I have other than what I say is pretty much humus...ph? Nutrient levels?

[@GardeningInCanada]

Haha! It will be fine. It’s just decaying so if anything it’s adding nutrients not stealing anymore

[@brianramsey3824]

@@GardeningInCanada begging to wonder what do the "I just add compost" people do take the good stuff out zo they can add compost? At this point it's not breaking down or settling.

[@GardeningInCanada]

Well sometimes i think people over due it. You need to think of forest or a grassland how much “compost” do they lay down a year? Not 2 inches

[@growclipbonsaiforseniors1951]

This is a very informative video.

[@coral0991]

Signed up for the newsletter! I like the earlier suggestions of “The Plant Scientist” and “GreenThumb” for names. Or combine them into The Green Scientist 💚

[@GardeningInCanada]

The Green Scientist ❤😍 I actually really like that

[@lorrainerodriguez]

The green scientist sounds awesome!

[@jeannetteloretta9427]

I love it too

[@daniellemcclellan9159]

I am SO excited for this app. Please let me know if you want a logo designed!

[@GardeningInCanada]

Sounds Good! I need one for my website ahaha

[@kimknight6776]

SO EXCITING!! Thank you to you and the team for making this Very Nerdy Plant Sensor. I'm so sorry I can't help with naming it as I can only think of Terrible Names for things (ex: if I had a coffee shop I would call it SIMON FROM LORD OF THE FLIES) but I'm sure someone else will be a naming genius.... also I will be needing one here in the USA where I live so I hope that's gonna work out eventually but soonish!

[@GardeningInCanada]

That is awesome! Love that

[@markkindell6365]

Those sensors sound really good , and save some work ,at the moment I work out if the plant needs water is buy lifting the pot and feeling the weight, I allso use blue lab ph tester which are top quality and expensive allso blue lab truntion which tests ppm and ec etc good gear but cost like $300 for both , you sensors if good would do really well in hydroponics shops , ph and ppm ec be the big ones

[@GardeningInCanada]

Yea absolutely! Definitely a solution that’s for sure.

[@MrTipinepe]

What a nice content!!! 🤩 I just find you while I was making a researching about how to make my own aquatic soil. I have plans to set up an planted tank with high demanding plants in soft water, high light and co2. I have been watching some of your videos to have a better idea, but I think aquatic environment is completely different and I don't know if your tips and recipes also works underwater with the same efficiency 🤔 Please, could you give me a hand? I have in mind to use: Top soil Coconut coir Hummus Clay soil Pomice Lava sand Sphagnum moss I had thought charcoal, but I already watched your video about it, so I think avoid it. What do you think? Organic ingredients would be around 20% Additionally, I would like to use a little bit of calcium sulfate in it to flocculation. How does it sound? Any advice or suggestion? I'd love to have the opinion from a soil scientist 😊

[@GardeningInCanada]

I like that setup! Sounds perfect

[@MrTipinepe]

@@GardeningInCanada thank you so much Ashley! 🤩 When we talk about percentage in a recipe should it be in volume or weight? I'm so grateful with you and your chanel 🥺🥰 I've been watching your videos these last weeks and I've learned a lot 🤓

[@russellradwanski5771]

Got the sound fixed this time! :) Thanks! The meter looks really interesting! I will likely be looking to pick one up when development is finalized. I would love to contribute, my background is in dirt (civil haha) engineering with a minor in environmental sciences. So not heavy on the tech side but will help where I can!

[@GardeningInCanada]

Okay! Perfect. Sign up for the mailing list then so when we send out a google survey you can pitch in on the soil side

[@russellradwanski5771]

@@GardeningInCanada done and done

[@GardeningInCanada]

Perfecto

[@gothmom_]

i’m just seeing this video and I WANT ONE OF THE SENSORS!!! when they’re ready 🙃 i signed up for the newsletter, is there anywhere else i should check for announcements?

[@GardeningInCanada]

Just here in the channel! ❤️

[@abim8352]

Love your content and your plant sensor sounds amazing! Will you be planning on shipping to the UK?

[@GardeningInCanada]

Thank you! And yes international. It’s a flying sensor 😂

[@abim8352]

@@GardeningInCanada lol 😂 I shall look forward to seeing it wing it’s way across then 😉 brilliant work by the way (seriously)!

[@francismeowgannou5322]

I think the plant doctor or the greenthumb sensor would be a decent name. What are would be the cost for this thing? $200+?

[@GardeningInCanada]

Greenthumb I like that. 200?! God no haha. We dont want to make this out of reach for anyone. Our goal is to have one in every plant pot of a person's home so making it inexpensive is going to be KEY!

[@francismeowgannou5322]

@@GardeningInCanada wow! I thought something that sounded that awesome would cost me an arm and a leg! I would love to give it a go. Also it would be cute if the sensor is a shape of a thumb. But I don't know how well it would work since you'd have to point the thumb down to stick it into soil lol.

[@QuirkyLemon]

GAH! Signed up. Neeeeed this :) Stop being sold out!

[@GardeningInCanada]

ahaha soon!

[@anthonygopuansuy276]

Can Vermicas cause root rot in a soil mixture indoors?

[@warrior3d27]

hi Ashley, can you tell me more about your sensor? I have been working with some community member's to make a set of sensors at home for our plant addictions. can we work together? thanks!

[@petersaint656]

Hi from the UK. I’ve been trying to access your website to obtain the spreadsheet for your soil recipes but am continually getting a message stating “account suspended” Any ideas please? Thank you.

[@milliex6609]

Where did you buy the nematodes eggs bottle or can?

[@GardeningInCanada]

Amazon has it but greenhouses should if they are smart geni.us/SE90

[@jeannetteloretta9427]

I can tell you the company is called environmental factor it’s in Ajax, Ontario

[@jeannetteloretta9427]

Oh and u can order directly from them too

[@roberthathaway8311]

Wow. Sound is great now. Any chance to have a video or series on lawn soil nuances?

[@GardeningInCanada]

I will do lawn care this year! I have a few videos planted

[@nicholaswoolly695]

Is it a Bluetooth sensor? Call it Greentooth maybe? Like blue tooth + green thumb

[@GardeningInCanada]

HAHA that’s a good idea. It’s attached to wifi though I believe.

[@VanessasPlants]

A cute name could be Plant buddy PM (preventative maintenance) buddy Plant helper Saving plants one at a time

[@GardeningInCanada]

Oh those are so cute!

[@cindywannamaker5299]

You are the only other person ive " met" thats a soil scientist. My brother has a PhD in soil science. He builds swamps in Florida. I think its really wetland remediation but swamp builder sounds better. Lol

[@stephaniel3378]

I'm a month late but I Iike the happy plant.

[@GardeningInCanada]

❤️❤️❤️

[@randyh4610]

Your plant gizmo sounds pretty gnarly. Any chance of Bluetooth like the Thermopro brand? One idea, add a Hornworm sensor and a miniature Lazer to zap the creepy bastards.

[@GardeningInCanada]

ohhh good question i am not sure

[@tobruz]

If our sensor name suggested is adopted do we win a free sensor?

[@GardeningInCanada]

That's actually a really cool idea!

[@tobruz]

@@GardeningInCanada make it “sow” as director of marketing…

[@rhondatrumier5530]

I’d name it “The Plant Scientist”

[@GardeningInCanada]

I like that! Because it is a since based app/sensor

[@wayneessar7489]

I don't use pot any more but I don't think there is anything wrong with it. My watering personality requires excessive perlite.

[@GardeningInCanada]

HAHA just pure perlite

[@backseat-of-the-audience]

mayb call it root doctor since it’ll be a miracle worker on the plant it’s monitoring

[@GardeningInCanada]

HAH love that

[@markkindell6365]

I'd call it the protector

[@GardeningInCanada]

Awee like a little defence guy HAHA

[@carlaabbott8506]

Where is this sensor?😊

[@NupeAtl]

What nematode product is that?

[@GardeningInCanada]

Nemaknights geni.us/SE90 if you’re in Canada you can get it at earlys farm and garden as well.

[@NupeAtl]

@@GardeningInCanada Awesome Thanks!

[@GardeningInCanada]

Anytime!

[@kendravoracek3636]

💚💚

[@GardeningInCanada]

❤❤❤

[@MrFahelz]

Really pro mix? your in canada why not use gaia green living soil or a local living in soil ?

[@GardeningInCanada]

It’s just my thumbnail. This is mostly premier in this bucket with some mind & soil left over

[@ashleyd8627]

I love it

[@GardeningInCanada]

Yay!!! I knew you would haha

[@ashleyd8627]

@@GardeningInCanada I'm not even kidding I got my whole family watching you now we have learned so much from you and I can't thank you enough

[@GardeningInCanada]

HAHA Friday night gardening in canada binges

[@txpepper]

Name: Plant Sensei A little bit of a play on words...sensor/sensei. Plus, it's supposed to be a teaching device and "guide", not just a "just do it" sort of thing like many plant apps. Is this going to be an instant read (in a manner of speaking) so it can be moved from pot-to-pot or something to be left in place and dedicated to one plant? Congratulations!

[@GardeningInCanada]

Aweee I love that! You could run the immediate data but it’s meant to learn about a specific plant/environment to make it ideal. So for max results you’re going to want to allow it time to collect and learn what you are all doing.

[@gjoep]

“TerraForms” And I want 1% of the profits for the name😂🤣💪👋

[@GardeningInCanada]

HAHA love that.

[@tobruz]

Name it “The PlanitAlert” planet/plant/alert

[@GardeningInCanada]

AHAHA LIKE LIFE ALERT BRACELETS Bruce!!!! I just swallowed my gum

[@rhondatrumier5530]

Name it “The Soil Scientist”

[@GardeningInCanada]

HAHA! With a capital THE

[@dymondwillow2]

Ashley's Plant Sensor = APS..... Ashley's Soil Sensor... well, perhaps NOT that one.

[@GardeningInCanada]

AHAHAHAH I dunno that second ones pretty good

[@brianhoward5740]

I want to invent something involving soil. Is it possible to speak with you in a private space?

[@sterlgirlceline]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😊

[@GardeningInCanada]

❤️❤️❤️

[@apextroll]

Doctor Houseplant.

[@GardeningInCanada]

Haha I love that! My best friend said that too

[@kimmanning4989]

App name ideas Leaf Sense Plant Sense Leaf it Soil Sense 🤔😬

[@GardeningInCanada]

I like the leaf it one actually! Because its like “leave it” to the sensor