Gardening in a box continued!

SQUARE FOOT GARDENING 101 : The Soil-Mel’s Mix!

Learn the three parts of Mel’s Mix, they are so important, the roles they play in this perfect soil blend and how to mix it correctly. 

You will need three equal parts of:
Compost
Peat Moss
Vermiculite

These are so important to your garden. 

Compost - be sure and get 4 to 5 different kinds of compost to mix together.  Some examples of the type of compost you need are:

Manure - cow or poultry
mushroom compost
worm castings
wood blend

You will need to go to a nursery to find theses kinds of compost.  Compost is so important because it feeds your plants and soil.

Peat Moss - peat moss comes packed tight in a bag.  Be sure before you add it to your mix to open the bag up and let it fluff up some.  Please don't just poor it into your box! Peat moss is needed to retain the water for the plants.

Vermiculite - be sure and purchase the course vermiculite.  It's kind of sponge so it will retain water and it will help you so that it you over water it takes care of the extra for you! 

Be sure you have a tarp or something good to put 3 equal parts on so that you can mix they together once you fill they are mix good enough then pour the mix into your planting box, while you are pouring your mix in have someone help you by spraying water on the mix.  This helps a ton when you are planting your seeds.  It is important to really wet your soil down.  Spread the mix evenly around the box. and wet it some more!  You are ready to plant now!


Next important step is to have a watering plan for your garden.  Consistency is great with the watering. 

Only a short post this week.  Busy week ahead for me!  I hope you like to get your hands dirty because you will if you follow this weeks post!  Happy planting!