since you're experienced, maybe you can help me, too ... after his post reminded me of doing that a million years ago, I went outside, and filled an old ice chest with my premium-quality potting soil I had left in the bag ... I figured I'd go buy a couple dozen nightcrawlers, and toss in it ... the theory being, the ice chest helps keeps the pests outta my soil, and the soil will gradually get a bit better from the worms doing their thing ... I can fill a pot with soil, throw some new bag soil in to replace it, and the cycle repeats ... too optimistic of me ?? ... I can always go fishin' ..... :smokin: