Square Foot Gardening - Preparation

http://www.container-gardening-for-food.com/square-foot-gardening.html

Preparing my raised beds in preparation for implementing square foot gardening this growing season.

Includes tips on where to get cheap vermiculite!


Music by Rickvanman (That's me!): http://Music4YourVids.co.uk


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[sohcahtoa1970]

Hi there! I am wondering what you've done about any potential drainage problem, with the beds set on concrete and up against the walls the way they are. Are the beds a little bit elevated, and/or did you put a layer of gravel at the bottom of the beds? Or am I worried about nothing?

[rickvanman]

@sohcahtoa1970 it's raised slightly - if you watch my video titled "Constructing a Raised Bed Vegtable Garden For A Patio Garden" you will see exactly how it was made :o)

No gravel used.

[TheOriginalJoeBloggs]

Micafil Vermiculite Granular Insulation - found it! 100.00 Kgs = £14

GOOD VID

[rickvanman]

@TheOriginalJoeBloggs Nice catch!

100 kg? are you sure it's the right stuff? - Vermiculite weighs the same as polystyrene. A bag bigger than a person could be lifted with your little finger.

[rickvanman]

@TheOriginalJoeBloggs LOL! It's 100 litres not Kg's.

100 Kg's would require a bag the size of windsor castle :o)

[FATMIME]

Rick, is there anything you don't know how to do? You are a genius my friend. From music to garden, you are awesome!

[clatterowls]

hey rick just randomly wanted to say i really enjoy watching your videos.

if im totally honest as a 20 year old student i dont have much interest in gardening but your videos are really interesting to watch and i am wathing them all the time! nice work!

[DeanJenniferlila]

great stuff rickvanman! thanks

[customep82]

sorry for typo lol

ment to put only "other" plant is leeks.....

[customep82]

rick, you mentioned that compacting the soil is bad because it stunts the growth of the plants. however plants from the brassica family (cabbage, sprouts, brocalli, etc) need very compact soil to form propperly, otherwise you end up with very loose leaves. it's also worth noting that "liming" the soil is a good idea before planting them too.

the only plant i've found worth compacting the soil for is leeks. compact the soil use a broom handle to make a hole and drop them in ;-)

great vid :-)

[DreamsCatcher101]

My granddad never had a cat problem. Not surprised since he used to go to the local zoo and buy lion poo to put on his garden. Not a cat in miles of that stinky stuff. Imagine a domestic cat having a smell around to see who is boss around here and getting a nose full of lion shit.!!!! I bet the pooh things nearly died.

[jaylc005]

What about the flame retardants dupre add to the vermiculite so that it conforms to fire retardant reg LPS 1207?

[TheOriginalJoeBloggs]

@rickvanman - did you see my cut and paste? 100.00 Kgs was the weight :D typo on website I think :D

[TheOriginalJoeBloggs]

@rickvanman

discountedbuildingsupplies couk

Details

SKU 190105

Weight 100.00 Kgs

Price: £14.92

including VAT 17.50% (£2.22)

( £12.70 Ex VAT )