Looking forward to the chop pics NS! And more pics of seeds
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That's worth the drive to be able to pee on your lawn Penny!
Vermiculite retains water and perlite makes for better drainage. Both aerate the soil but vermiculite keeps it moist while perlite does the opposite.
In case you got distracted from google searching...
I remember you saying you were waiting for all the grown kids to leave for work...that's one crowded house! You're in the Bay Area, yes? My dad bought a condo here about 10 years ago and even though he's in assisted living now, I rent it out so either (or both) of my kids will have someplace to live if they settle in L.A. I doubt they could ever afford to buy here now.