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Mel’s Mix and Getting It Just Right
Gardening for a beginner, at least this beginner, is like following a recipe in a book. You decide where you want your garden, you plot the size, and then you till the soil or in my case you build frames … Continue reading
Posted in Compost, killer compost, Mel's Mix, peat moss, Plant Problems, soil, Square Foot Gardening
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Past and Future Gardens
As mentioned in my last post, the inspiration behind my very first garden was Mel Bartholomew’s concept of what is known as square foot gardening. This style of gardening eliminates long rows, over planting, over watering, and most weeds. It also … Continue reading
Posted in Compost, peat moss, soil
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