Leftwood, for the additional info on chicken grit. There is so much to learned about gardening, and I'm thankful to those who share their knowledge with us.
Laurie
FWIW, in the south, we have an agricultural store, Farm and Tractor Supply Store, which carries chicken grit in a smaller size bag. Just beware, you will pay more per pound (almost twice as much) for the dressed up package (marketing strategy). Also, make sure that it's crushed granite (rock) and not crushed oyster shell. The latter can damage plant roots due to its high salt content.
