Posted by admin | Posted in Gardening Articles | Posted on 27-02-2010
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I’d like to know if it really works. I can’t believe things can grow in just 6″ of his one-third compost, one-third peat moss, and one-third coarse vermiculite. I will try it, but since I live in Mexico, I might have a problem locating coarse vermiculite. Any suggestions?
Yes I have and it’s great. I don’t follow exactly with the book. I’ve had to adjust a few things based on personal preferences, materials available, types of plants, and the use of other other methods (such as Lasagna Gardening which is very similar). I highly recommend it. My mother uses this method also and her veggie garden is amazing.
I’ve never followed it completely, but I use a lot of his principles, and I’ve grown a lot of veg in pots before so I can certainly believe they’ll grow in 6″ if they’re given the right soil and care. Go for it!
Can’t help with vermiculite though as I’m in the UK. They do it in our garden centres here – have you checked?