Hello from Ohio

Vicki G 4/23/2015, 9:38 pm

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!

quiltbea 4/23/2015, 11:28 pm

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.
$glad you\'re here$

**sanderson** 4/24/2015, 12:03 am

Vicki, Welcome to the Forum from California! $glad you\'re here$ Are you going to be trying square foot gardening? I ask because you only mentioned manure, or did you mean compost.

**Kelejan** 4/24/2015, 12:15 am

$glad you\'re here$ Vicki happy hi

from Kelejan, Canadian Regional Host.

:canada:

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.

Goosegirl 4/24/2015, 7:26 am

Kelejan:

**llama momma** 4/24/2015, 8:09 am

Hi Vicki G !

$glad you\'re here$ 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
sfg smile

Vicki G 4/24/2015, 8:34 am

Yep!

I meant compost..... first time making Mel's mix study

I'm glad to meet you all!

Vicki G 4/24/2015, 8:40 am

Btw, how do you get the weather report posted at the end of your posts?

**llama momma** 4/24/2015, 9:40 am

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

Maybe someone else will chime in?

**sanderson** 4/24/2015, 12:06 pm

Vicki, What 5 composts were you able to find? I think that is the hardest part to getting starting.

Vicki G 4/24/2015, 5:06 pm

sanderson wrote:Vicki, What 5 composts were you able to find? I think that is the hardest part to getting starting.

I start my search this weekend. What 5 did you use?

**sanderson** 4/25/2015, 12:07 am

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. Embarassed

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://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.

Vicki G 4/25/2015, 3:55 pm

I found cow & mushroom compost today... will do more searching tomorrow

**sanderson** 4/27/2015, 1:35 am

Were you able to find anything on Sunday?

mapspringer 4/27/2015, 10:46 am

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!

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