Upcoming events.

FERTSHOP (TBA)
A lot of people have never fertilized their plants or aren't sure where to start. Coffee grounds and banana tea can help, but are incomplete solutions. Worm castings and compost aren't necessary soil additives when a fertilizer can more easily and reliably provide the complete range of necessary nutrients that plants need for growth (nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium, sulfur, iron, manganese, copper, zinc, boron, molybdenum, and chlorine, yes, CHLORINE!).
I'll help you calibrate an included digital pH glass electrode meter (litmus strips and eye balling color drops are a pain and not accurate), we mix a gallon of fertilizer, and then we balance the pH down to the ideal range for nutrient uptake (pH 5.5-6.2) and discuss why this is an ideal range.
We'll also be learning why I recommend Dyna-Gro Foliage-Pro (9-3-6) in combination with Dyna-Gro Pro-Tekt and how to mix the two, how much to use, and how to adjust your fert schedule during winter. Foliar feeding, tap water calcification, and so much more!
Note: I encourage organic fertilizers for raising edible plants and crops, this workshop is for non-edible houseplants ONLY.

DIRTSHOP (VIRTUAL)
Thank you Houston for over 300 participants! Come see what all the dirty buzz is about!
HOW DOES IT WORK?
REGISTRATION CURRENTLY CLOSED. THE DATE FOR THE NEXT DIRTSHOP IS TBA. THIS EVENT POST IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.
1. PRE-REGISTER HERE: kennygrewit.com/dirtshop
2. PLAN YOUR PICKUP:
SATURDAY, MAY 1 from 10am to 3pm - Pick up a take-home kit at A Flora Faire that includes the individual, pre-portioned components you'll need to mix up two gallons of The Chonk yourself (a $40 value!). Cedar Creek Bar and Grille, 1034 W 20th St, Houston, TX 77008
SUNDAY, MAY 16 from 10am to 3pm - Pick up a take-home kit at the HOP Market that includes the individual, pre-portioned components you'll need to mix up two gallons of The Chonk yourself (a $40 value!). Tenfold Coffee, 101 Aurora Street, Houston, TX 77008
3. TUNE IN!
SUNDAY, MAY 23 at NOON - Tune in on Zoom for our Virtual Dirtshop from home-- just bring your kit and something to mix with (and maybe some coffee!)
WANT MORE DETAILS? HERE’S WHAT IT’S ALL ABOUT:
I believe in science-based growing, teaching, and learning over making anecdotal claims because science doesn’t lie. Topics range in complexity from the ability of soil components to bond and host nutrients on their surface through Cation Exchange Capacity or how capillary force and surface tension counteract gravitational pull to cause a Perched Water Table, to as simple as when to water, how to flush, why to flush, and other key fundamentals to further your understanding of what happens below the surface. Participants love gaining an understanding of their soil and their plants based on their new, science-based knowledge.
There are many issues that can be resolved with proper potting media and we’ll talk about how The Chonk remedies them. For example, you should be able to water it deeply without concerns of root rot due to prolonged dry times (by incorporating oxygen into the root zone to inhibit bacteria). You should also be able to run a constant stream of water through it without it overflowing over the top (important for flushing and cleansing the media).
The Dirtshop is centered around the three simple components of The Chonk (wood bark, pumice, and peat moss) and the complex reasons behind choosing them. I'll explain the science and my process for narrowing it down to these three ingredients and why I don't use others (i.e. coco coir (poorer nutrient retention, pH, and microbial life), perlite (floats, discolors, no weight for anchoring plants), charcoal (doesn't provide benefits to containerized gardening that most believe), or worm castings (not a complete fertilizer, not good for aeration/too dense).
The first 45 minutes of The Dirtshop are presentation, and the last 45 are dedicated to questions.
Pricing:
$XX - Admission only, no materials (includes access to recording)
$XX - Admission + Dirtshop Kit
$XX - Admisison + Dirtshop Kit + Extra Gallon of Chunky Mix (a $20 value)
As always, once you've attended a Dirtshop, you can register for and attend any future course as a refresher for only $10! The Dirtshop is always growing and evolving, and new information is always added. If it's been a while for you, hop in!

DIRTSHOP (VIRTUAL)
TO PLACE A PRE-ORDER, VISIT THIS PAGE.
Thank you Houston for over 300 participants! Come see what all the hubbub is about!
HOW DOES IT WORK?
REGISTER HERE: kennygrewit.com/dirtshop
SUNDAY, APRIL 18 from 10am to 3pm - Pick up a take-home kit at the HOP Market that includes the individual, pre-portioned components you'll need to mix up two gallons of The Chonk yourself (a $40 value!) Just message me if you can't pick up on this date.
SUNDAY, APRIL 25 at NOON - Tune in on Zoom for our Virtual Dirtshop from home-- just bring your kit and something to mix with (and maybe some coffee!)
WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT?
There are many issues that can be resolved with proper potting media and how The Chonk remedies them. For example, you should be able to water it deeply without concerns of root rot due to prolonged dry times (by incorporating oxygen into the root zone). You should also be able to run a constant stream of water through it without it overflowing over the top (important for flushing).
The Dirtshop is centered around the three simple components of The Chonk (wood bark, pumice, and peat moss) and the complex reasons behind choosing them. I'll explain the science and my process for narrowing it down to these three ingredients and why I don't use others (i.e. coco coir (poorer nutrient retention, pH, and microbial life), perlite (floats, discolors, no weight for anchoring plants), charcoal (doesn't provide benefits to containerized gardening that most believe), or worm castings (not a complete fertilizer, not good for aeration/too dense).
Topics range in complexity from the ability of materials to bond and host nutrients on their surface through Cation Exchange Capacity or how capillary force and surface tension counteract gravitational pull to cause a Perched Water Table, to as simple as when to water, how to flush, and other key fundamentals to further your understanding of what happens below the surface.
Pricing:
$25 - Admission only, no materials (includes access to recording)
$50 - Admission + Dirtshop Kit
$65 - Admisison + Dirtshop Kit + Extra Gallon of Chunky Mix
As always, if you've attended a Dirtshop in the past, you can register for and attend this one free of charge for a refresher course! The Dirtshop is always growing and evolving, and new information is always added. If it's been a while for you, hop in!

DIRTSHOP (VIRTUAL)
There are many issues that can be resolved with proper potting media. You should be able to water it deeply without concerns of root rot due to prolonged dry times. You should also be able to run a constant stream of water through it without it overflowing over the top (important for flushing).
You bring a plant and I'll be providing a clear, slotted pot that we repot your plant into. This is critical when switching media so you can visually monitor how quickly your new media is drying which builds your confidence over time. We'll mix up two gallons of media which you get to take home in a provided plastic bin. We'll talk in depth about my scientific reasoning for mixing the four included ingredients (two kinds of bark, sphagnum peat moss, and pumice) as well as alternatives and why I don't use them, i.e. coco coir (poorer nutrient retention, pH, and microbial life) or perlite (floats, discolors, no weight for anchoring plants).
UPDATE: For Virtual sessions, all materials come in a take-home kit. A Zoom link will be sent out one hour before the workshop begins.
$25 - Admission only, no materials (includes access to recording)
$50 - Admission + Dirtshop Kit
$65 - Admisison + Dirtshop Kit + Extra Gallon of Chunky Mix
As always, anybody who has taken a Dirtshop in the past is welcome to join us for a refresher at no charge!