Driwater

We often leave their indoor bonsai while on holidays using a variety of watering strategies. One strategy I have used lately is Driwater from Stokes Seeds and have been fairly successful with it. I used it for a ten day holiday; losing only two seedlings. Has anyone had any experience with this product over a longer period of time?
Regards
Joan



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Soil Components

What are some good sources (other then TBS) for soil components in the GTA? I'm looking mainly in the Northern (Thornhill/Markham) area? I need components such as granular composted bark (I don't have a wood chipper to make those massive pieces smaller), leaf/pine mould, haydite/turface, and humus. I can't seem to find this stuff anywhere (I've checked Sheriden and other nurserys most carry ready-mixes which are heavy in peat).

Early Budding on Birch

I have some young birch seedlings I've been keeping in the basement cold storage (with no light). I've been watering them a bit once a month to keep the soil a bit moist. My concern is I noticed they have started to bud. This seems really early to me.

Should I bring them out of the basement and into the light or leave them there until late March/April?