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Mel’s Mix and Getting It Just Right

Posted on June 22, 2011 by theupstartgardener

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 →

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Past and Future Gardens

Posted on June 7, 2011 by theupstartgardener

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 →

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