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Hello from Ohio
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Hello from Ohio
Hi! I'm just getting started... 3 4x4's, peat moss in the garage, vermiculite just arrived, will get manure this weekend. I am anxious to get started! Last frost date around here is approximately Mother's Day, which makes it easy to remember!
Vicki G-
Posts : 5
Join date : 2015-04-19
Location : Southwestern Ohio
Re: Hello from Ohio
Welcome to the group. You'll find lots of help and lots of pictures of other gardens on here. I think you'll like stopping by.
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quiltbea-
Posts : 4712
Join date : 2010-03-21
Age : 82
Location : Southwestern Maine Zone 5A
Re: Hello from Ohio
Vicki, Welcome to the Forum from California!
Are you going to be trying square foot gardening? I ask because you only mentioned manure, or did you mean compost.
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Re: Hello from Ohio
![glad you\'re here](/users/2912/12/27/03/smiles/396615.gif)
![happy hi](/users/2912/12/27/03/smiles/61949.gif)
from Kelejan, Canadian Regional Host.
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I echo sanderson's post, re the difference in manure and compost, just in case you have got mixed up which is easy to do if you are a complete beginner. If you are not sure, just shout out and you will be inundated with the stuff.
I mean, with the explanation.
Re: Hello from Ohio
Kelejan: ![lol!](https://2img.net/i/fa/i/smiles/lol.gif)
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Goosegirl-
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Join date : 2011-02-16
Age : 59
Location : Zone 4A - NE SD
Re: Hello from Ohio
Hi Vicki G !
from central Ohio.
We're all here to share, learn, and encourage each other. We joke around and you'll find lots of pictures too.
Enjoy
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![glad you\'re here](/users/2912/12/27/03/smiles/396615.gif)
We're all here to share, learn, and encourage each other. We joke around and you'll find lots of pictures too.
Enjoy
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llama momma
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Posts : 4921
Join date : 2010-08-20
Location : Central Ohio zone 6a
Re: Hello from Ohio
Yep!
I meant compost..... first time making Mel's mix
I'm glad to meet you all!
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Vicki G-
Posts : 5
Join date : 2015-04-19
Location : Southwestern Ohio
Re: Hello from Ohio
Btw, how do you get the weather report posted at the end of your posts?
Vicki G-
Posts : 5
Join date : 2015-04-19
Location : Southwestern Ohio
Re: Hello from Ohio
Look at mine where it says click for weather forecast. When it opens up I think you fill in your information and look at the bottom for help. Installing widgets I think?
I somehow attached mine a few years ago. I'm great at clicking multiple times here and there then forgetting what I've done...![Wink](https://2img.net/i/fa/i/smiles/icon_wink.gif)
Maybe someone else will chime in?
I somehow attached mine a few years ago. I'm great at clicking multiple times here and there then forgetting what I've done...
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Maybe someone else will chime in?
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llama momma
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Location : Central Ohio zone 6a
Re: Hello from Ohio
Vicki, What 5 composts were you able to find? I think that is the hardest part to getting starting.
Re: Hello from Ohio
I start my search this weekend. What 5 did you use?sanderson wrote:Vicki, What 5 composts were you able to find? I think that is the hardest part to getting starting.
Vicki G-
Posts : 5
Join date : 2015-04-19
Location : Southwestern Ohio
Re: Hello from Ohio
You certainly don't want to use what I used for my first box!! I misunderstood what 5 sources of compost meant. I bought the red striped Kellogg mix, thinking that the list of ingredients (way over 5 ingredients listed) meant that I was set to go.
Please read this thread: It will give you a good understanding. Then all you have to do is find some of these composts.
https://squarefoot.forumotion.com/t7452-mel-s-mix-how-strong-is-your-backbone
I know use my own homemade compost, as do others who have room. I live in a small lot neighborhood so I had to squeeze the 3' x 3' x 3' cage in between a rose bush and a crepe myrtle tree.
Check Craig's List for aged / cpmposted manures, worm castings, mushroom compost
Home Depot, Lowes, etc.: commercially bagged chicken or steer manure, Ecoscraps Compost from veggies, mushroom compost.
eBay: worm castings (used by the handful) and kelp meal (used by the teaspoon)
Others will probably be adding their suggestions. Anyone else from this state? Any local suggestions.
![Embarassed](https://2img.net/i/fa/i/smiles/icon_redface.gif)
Please read this thread: It will give you a good understanding. Then all you have to do is find some of these composts.
![Very Happy](https://2img.net/i/fa/i/smiles/icon_biggrin.png)
https://squarefoot.forumotion.com/t7452-mel-s-mix-how-strong-is-your-backbone
I know use my own homemade compost, as do others who have room. I live in a small lot neighborhood so I had to squeeze the 3' x 3' x 3' cage in between a rose bush and a crepe myrtle tree.
Check Craig's List for aged / cpmposted manures, worm castings, mushroom compost
Home Depot, Lowes, etc.: commercially bagged chicken or steer manure, Ecoscraps Compost from veggies, mushroom compost.
eBay: worm castings (used by the handful) and kelp meal (used by the teaspoon)
Others will probably be adding their suggestions. Anyone else from this state? Any local suggestions.
Re: Hello from Ohio
I found cow & mushroom compost today... will do more searching tomorrow
Vicki G-
Posts : 5
Join date : 2015-04-19
Location : Southwestern Ohio
Re: Hello from Ohio
Welcome Vicki G!
Southwest Ohio has a pretty large amount of agriculture. Be sure to check local nurseries for compost. If you're like me, and have no shame, stop by a local farm and ask if they have any aged manures available (see llama, rabbit, horse, chicken). They are often eager to rid of it for free. I know you mentioned you have vermiculite already, but I was in Baker Feed and Seed in Milford recently, and they have 4cuft bags of (albeit medium grade) vermiculite for $14.99!
Southwest Ohio has a pretty large amount of agriculture. Be sure to check local nurseries for compost. If you're like me, and have no shame, stop by a local farm and ask if they have any aged manures available (see llama, rabbit, horse, chicken). They are often eager to rid of it for free. I know you mentioned you have vermiculite already, but I was in Baker Feed and Seed in Milford recently, and they have 4cuft bags of (albeit medium grade) vermiculite for $14.99!
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