Hello from Northern Virginia!

joshua1982 3/28/2016, 3:29 pm

I am a Software Engineer in Northern Virginia. I have been doing some variation of square foot gardening since I was a teenager, and am finally doing Mel's mix this year.

CapeCoddess 3/28/2016, 3:44 pm

$glad you\'re here$ Joshua! Photos are always welcome. Would love to see your current garden.

You'll love MM. It's so easy to work with and feels really nice. Do you already have a compost pile going?

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joshua1982 3/28/2016, 3:53 pm

I will definitely post pictures as I get things set up! I am probably going to be building my beds tonight. I already have all the ingredients, even though I could only find medium grade vermiculite.

I have actually done MM before, but only in a very small quantity for pots, where it worked great.

I live in a townhouse with a small yard, so I can't have a proper sized compost pile. I got a 35 gallon plastic bin, which looks presentable, and will use that. It won't get properly hot, but I will hopefully still get some nice compost.

I am also setting up a worm bin!

**Scorpio Rising** 3/28/2016, 7:04 pm

Welcome, Josh! Sounds like you have a great start on the whole SFG thing! You won't believe the diff that MM makes. I have done the old version of SFG, and although heads and shoulders above row gardening, the "All New" makes it soooo much simpler.

As for compost, I don't do a hot pile, just a straight out old fashioned Rodale style dealie. Works great, makes wonderful "dirt".

Glad you found us, keep us posted!

Mikesgardn 3/28/2016, 7:27 pm

Josh,
I don't make much compost due to time and space constraints. I sometimes buy a variety of average composts from local stores, and mix them together like the book says. And sometimes when I am busy, I buy a very high quality compost that doesn't require mixing. There is a company called Veteran Compost that makes a very high quality compost. And they have pick-up spots in Northern Virginia. Might be an option for you. http://www.veterancompost.com/

Good luck

ralitaco 3/29/2016, 12:41 am

Joshua, welcome from Coastal NC. I think you will find everyone here helpful, supportive and informative...I know I have

**sanderson** 3/29/2016, 1:41 pm

Hi Joshua, Welcome to the Forum from California! $glad you\'re here$

landarch 3/29/2016, 2:14 pm

Welcome...I love Virginia...worked on several projects in and around Hampton and Williamsburg...awesome history and climate to grow lots of cool stuff.

**AtlantaMarie** 4/1/2016, 7:31 am

Hi Joshua. Welcome from Atlanta, GA! Glad you've joined us...!

**Kelejan** 4/2/2016, 9:40 am

$glad you\'re here$ Joshua happy hi

from Kelejan :canada:

You seem to have made a good start. Keep it up. hungry

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