I don't understand anything about the content. Poor sentence structure which makes it difficult to follow.

Their 2 cubic yard super sack sells a $7.00 per gallon. It is to hard for me to read through the manufactures flowery perfumed drawn out description that is full of holes and worthless Descriptive Adjectives to make a decision for myself if this product has anything to offer us in container gardening. Sounds like it might be interesting but I will pass on it. Bob you might consider gritty mix.

Bob, you said you have a question for me but I see no questions in your post.

Steve, read the last part, “ to make your own). I know Vlad has a answer. A bag of charcoal is cheap, besides you don’t need much. I like grit I use it a lot, l can get it a lot cheaper than most, (wholesale). I am looking for cheap alternatives, I am the cheapest spender on this forum . Steve, you cause me great pain to be so negative. Ha ha!

Vlad, I thought you might chime in, to find something of value in the above articles or whether it is bogus. Steve think it is not worth. Since your scientific approach be more effective?

https://www.wakefieldbiochar.com/use-wakefield-biochar/ From what I see on this page its being recommended for garden/outdoor soils that have been depleted in addition to organic matter. I'm not sure what advantages adding charcoal to a container mix would bring. http://www.lagunahillsnursery.com/ Gary's sells container mixes and mention he adds charcoal for superior nutrient retention and that his blend breaks down less. All well and good. Charcoal does have filtration capabilities we filter our water with it and can even eat it to remove impurities. I used to add leftover charcoal and charcoal dust to my garden (copious amounts of organic matter and compost as well) when done with a BBQ. I don't know that I would add it to a pot. But better homes and gardens claims:

"You can also keep your plants healthy by adding a layer of horticultural charcoal to the pot or planter. This absorbs excess water from the roots of your plant and keeps the soil “sweet” by guarding against bacteria, fungus and rot. It also helps to eliminate odours, and is particularly effective in terrariums.You can find horticultural charcoal at garden centres and nurseries." It may have a use especially if sized close to the bark medium in your mix: 5-1-1-1 charcoal? Anybody use it?

Bklin, reading Wakefield approach, what possible things could they do to make it different or so much more better. Granite grit holds a lot of moisture. If you leave grit in fertilized water for a week or more that would only be short term, so is charcoal, so no difference. I would like to experiment with it, probably next spring.

Denise, I bearly made it through high school, hoose nose how to do a better job, I done,t know.

Charcoal may tend to alkalize the soil now that I think about it. Would sweeten soil a bit. Dosage and medium overall mix, and fertilizing practices, all play a role. Might have a value....don't know that I'm going running to do it

Bob uses grit, inorganic, I use a repti bark mix organic.....I could see adding to a blend....maybe

Denise, I bearly made it through high school, hoose nose how to do a better job, I done,t know.

Bob, do you ever check what you write before posting?

Nah, not worth it. Spelling is not my forte, this is “just “a citrus growing forum, spelling is not a requirement stupid.

Do you know what is better than horticulture, fishing. Here I have an assortment of fish on the wall.

It's not so much the spelling. We can usually figure that out. I'm a terrible speller myself. But if you would review your posts before actually posting them, it might help. Read them back to yourself. There is an edit feature. When we have trouble understanding what you mean to say, we can't respond appropriately.

By the way, I like those leaded glass pieces on your windows! Very nice.

After learning more about charcoal (why I don't know, but i looked up enough) activated, inactivated, factory briquettes, burnt wood, horticultural;, etc.. and what they do, I'd say its use in a potting medium is limited to terrariums and possibly bonsai uses in drainless containers, as its principal achievement would be to replace perlite

Dave, it is very childish of you guys to constantly singling out me for me being on this forum. My use of fertilizing is always questionable by certain individuals that they think are moderators. What a joke. They just love to criticize, I guess it make feel better, otherwise things might be boring here.

I wish there are more Brians here and a couple others and there are a few that are really trying, I really like them. I am also well aware of “ edit” Dave, keep on going.

Bob, you have me, although at times I don't think you like me either() Ha

But I'm probably mistaken. Hey, I never pick on you and in fact I love what you bring to this table! You are special here))

Bob, never never never underestimate youreself. I may have been here for years longer, but I am no better than you in my offerings. You have a unique approach and you have a kind and generous heart and sole. You like to get others involved here, and if it were not for people like you, this place would fall apart.

So never quit because a slight few don't appreciate that. Many more do enjoy and learn from you than you know) Keep up the good work in your own way and keep showing us the success you have. Nothing wrong with that or relishing in it)

By the way, I too love that glass. You must have a beautiful place inside and out.

Bob your glass art is spectacular!! I love what you bring to this forum and hope you stay!