NEED SOIL! Mahalo and much Aloha, San Diego Style!

Judy McNutt 5/2/2020, 2:31 pm

Does anybody know where I can buy or order bags of Mel's Mix?

I live in San Diego. I am recovering from a broken back and would like to take a shortcut from mixing my own soil. I already have boxes and I am returning to SFG after several years' dormancy. Thank you!

countrynaturals 5/2/2020, 3:16 pm

Judy McNutt wrote:Does anybody know where I can buy or order bags of Mel's Mix?

I live in San Diego. I am recovering from a broken back and would like to take a shortcut from mixing my own soil. I already have boxes and I am returning to SFG after several years' dormancy. Thank you!

Sorry, they used to sell it at Home Depot. I bought some in 2016/17 and haven't seen it since. If you do a search, you'll find lots of links, but they all lead to something else. Sadly, I think pre-mixed Mels' Mix is a thing of the past. Sad

**sanderson** 5/2/2020, 3:43 pm

Hi Judy, Commercial Mel's Mix is no longer being made. What are your physical limitations while recovering? Maybe we can come up with some idea to make it easier.

**AtlantaMarie** 5/3/2020, 7:34 am

Hi Judy. Welcome from Atlanta, GA! We're always here to help....

Have a neighbor kid who wants to make some $? That might be an idea...

Judy McNutt 5/14/2020, 11:02 pm

countrynaturals wrote:
Judy McNutt wrote:Does anybody know where I can buy or order bags of Mel's Mix?

I live in San Diego. I am recovering from a broken back and would like to take a shortcut from mixing my own soil. I already have boxes and I am returning to SFG after several years' dormancy. Thank you!
Sorry, they used to sell it at Home Depot. I bought some in 2016/17 and haven't seen it since. If you do a search, you'll find lots of links, but they all lead to something else. Sadly, I think pre-mixed Mels' Mix is a thing of the past.

Bummer! Thanks for the reply. I will have to amend when it gets here but I ended up ordering a few bags from Gardener's Supply Company in Vermont!

**sanderson** 5/15/2020, 1:45 am

What product did you buy?

Judy McNutt 5/23/2020, 9:28 pm

Here's what I ended up buying. I will customize and amend-

https://www.gardeners.com/buy/organic-potting-soil-mix-for-pots-and-planters/34-358.html?SC=GNA7200F

mollyhespra 5/23/2020, 10:21 pm

Looks promising. At least the blended composts are the first ingredient. What are you going to amend it with?

Judy McNutt 5/24/2020, 2:11 am

My own compost, mostly!

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