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AJ Latham replied to AJ Latham's discussion Soil recipe ideas for large container garden? in Soil Builders
"Yep, 1/3 of each. Can't wait to get growing!"
Jun 28, 2009
Kelly replied to AJ Latham's discussion Soil recipe ideas for large container garden? in Soil Builders
"I used an equal mix (1/3) of each."
Jun 28, 2009
Kelly replied to AJ Latham's discussion Soil recipe ideas for large container garden? in Soil Builders
"So you are going to use compost, soil and sand? Equal parts?"
Jun 28, 2009
AJ Latham replied to AJ Latham's discussion Soil recipe ideas for large container garden? in Soil Builders
"Thanks for the advice Doreen. I went to Ken Singh's this Saturday and picked up a truck load of compost. Next Saturday I'll go back and get a load of soil, then a load of sand. Most everyone I've conferred with, including lifetime large-scale…"
Jun 22, 2009
AJ Latham replied to AJ Latham's discussion Soil recipe ideas for large container garden? in Soil Builders
"Kelly,

Thanks so much for the information! I'm planning to use it as a vegetable garden - strictly edibles as you have. I have access to soil but was wondering if it would be better for the plants to just make a custom blend with compost being the…"
Jun 18, 2009
Kelly replied to AJ Latham's discussion Soil recipe ideas for large container garden? in Soil Builders
"Hi, AJ.

What are you planning to plant in there? Most of my raised beds have a combination of peat moss, vermiculite and homemade compost in them. The peat and vermiculite help with water retention since the raised beds do dry out faster. I have…"
Jun 18, 2009
AJ Latham posted a discussion in Soil Builders
I am building a large container garden in a narrow strip of my yard here in CenPho and need advice on what to fill it with. As you may be able to see in the attached photo the bottom and wood sides are lined with landscaping fabric and the block…
Jun 17, 2009