My order of three 4 x 4 square foot garden frames arrived. Now to choose the final location, build and fill. My choice of buying, instead of mixing, my dirt is not working out. Neither Lowe's nor Home Depot is carrying it in any store within 100 miles of my home. I am working with a local farm store to see if they can get the coarse grade vermiculite I need or I'll need to get my relative to pick some up from Palmetto Vermiculite in South Carolina on their way to visit us. I'm anxious to get them put together and filled as onion sets are locally available and my spring planting chart shows I can plant them on February 15.
Showing posts with label Supplies for Square Foot Gardening. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Supplies for Square Foot Gardening. Show all posts
February 6, 2016
My Square Foot Gardening Garden Frames Arrived
My order of three 4 x 4 square foot garden frames arrived. Now to choose the final location, build and fill. My choice of buying, instead of mixing, my dirt is not working out. Neither Lowe's nor Home Depot is carrying it in any store within 100 miles of my home. I am working with a local farm store to see if they can get the coarse grade vermiculite I need or I'll need to get my relative to pick some up from Palmetto Vermiculite in South Carolina on their way to visit us. I'm anxious to get them put together and filled as onion sets are locally available and my spring planting chart shows I can plant them on February 15.
January 25, 2016
Trellis for My Square Foot Garden ~ Wish List
Our current home's location and large deer population dictates that my square foot gardens be right in front of the house I want it to look as lovely as possible. I found this image in a Google search of a square foot garden with trellises in the back for vining plants. This would be perfect in front of the brick wall of the garage. (I've included a link to the image as I can't find how to get permission to share it here). I've added trellises to my Square Foot Garden Wish List.
January 24, 2016
Where to Buy Vermiculite for Square Foot Gardening
One of the trials of Square Foot Gardeners is finding a source for Vermiculite. I stumbled upon this Google Document with vermiculite sources listed by state. There are none listed near me, but I did find one within easy driving distance for a relative who comes to visit. I am looking into having them pick some up for me from Palmetto Vermiculite in South Carolina (or Coleman Farm Supply at 5980 Highway 101, Woodruff SC, (864) 476-2914). Palmetto actually carries one specifically labeled for Square Foot Gardening. Note: looks like 2 cu ft = 10#.
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