A great soil is the foundation of a great gardening experience. It's easy to pick out a beautiful pot, or a gorgeous healthy plant to go in it, but we know that doesn't guarantee success in gardening. We have been fortunate for 50 years to be the place people come to for the information to make the most of that plant once it gets home.

We (mostly Ron Ono and Tom) have been frustrated with the options available to our customers for potting soils. We know that potting soil works best when it is rich in peat moss. This, however, isn't what the market offers. We felt alone because most because most nurseries are happy with other blends. We also have been aware of how much better plants do with mycorrhizae mixed in the soil.

There wasn't a soil amendment on the market that met our standards completely. We met with Ty Hall, who supplies our Gardner and Bloome soils, to tell him that his company had to make a new soil that would pass the "Stan and Ron Test."

Now Gardner and Bloome has rolled out the finest potting soil ever. It meets all the criteria. It's 100% organic, it has humus and mycorrhizae; not only that, it's rich with peat moss .

We are further honored that they have named their newest and finest product BLUE Ribbon Potting Soil. We are celebrating this milestone with a gift coupon for all of our newsletter subscribers!