Square Foot Gardening – Preparation
www.container-gardening-for-food.com Preparing my raised beds in preparation for implementing square foot gardening this growing season. Includes tips on where to get cheap vermiculite! Music by Rickvanman (That’s me!): Music4YourVids.co.uk . #26 – Most Discussed (Today) – Howto & Style #69 – Top Favourited (Today) – Howto & Style #35 – Top Rated (Today) – Howto & Style .
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sorry for typo lol
ment to put only “other” plant is leeks…..
customep82
October 28, 2011 at 4:07 pm
rick, you mentioned that compacting the soil is bad because it stunts the growth of the plants. however plants from the brassica family (cabbage, sprouts, brocalli, etc) need very compact soil to form propperly, otherwise you end up with very loose leaves. it’s also worth noting that “liming” the soil is a good idea before planting them too.
the only plant i’ve found worth compacting the soil for is leeks. compact the soil use a broom handle to make a hole and drop them in 😉
great vid 🙂
customep82
October 28, 2011 at 5:03 pm
My granddad never had a cat problem. Not surprised since he used to go to the local zoo and buy lion poo to put on his garden. Not a cat in miles of that stinky stuff. Imagine a domestic cat having a smell around to see who is boss around here and getting a nose full of lion shit.!!!! I bet the pooh things nearly died.
DreamsCatcher101
October 28, 2011 at 5:57 pm
@sohcahtoa1970 it’s raised slightly – if you watch my video titled “Constructing a Raised Bed Vegtable Garden For A Patio Garden” you will see exactly how it was made :o)
No gravel used.
rickvanman
October 28, 2011 at 6:02 pm
Hi there! I am wondering what you’ve done about any potential drainage problem, with the beds set on concrete and up against the walls the way they are. Are the beds a little bit elevated, and/or did you put a layer of gravel at the bottom of the beds? Or am I worried about nothing?
sohcahtoa1970
October 28, 2011 at 6:30 pm
What about the flame retardants dupre add to the vermiculite so that it conforms to fire retardant reg LPS 1207?
jaylc005
October 28, 2011 at 6:36 pm
@rickvanman – did you see my cut and paste? 100.00 Kgs was the weight 😀 typo on website I think 😀
TheOriginalJoeBloggs
October 28, 2011 at 6:56 pm
@TheOriginalJoeBloggs LOL! It’s 100 litres not Kg’s.
100 Kg’s would require a bag the size of windsor castle :o)
rickvanman
October 28, 2011 at 7:35 pm
@rickvanman
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SKU 190105
Weight 100.00 Kgs
Price: £14.92
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TheOriginalJoeBloggs
October 28, 2011 at 7:58 pm
@rickvanman – That was a cut and paste from the website 😉 Bargain hey
TheOriginalJoeBloggs
October 28, 2011 at 8:53 pm
@TheOriginalJoeBloggs Nice catch!
100 kg? are you sure it’s the right stuff? – Vermiculite weighs the same as polystyrene. A bag bigger than a person could be lifted with your little finger.
rickvanman
October 28, 2011 at 8:55 pm
Micafil Vermiculite Granular Insulation – found it! 100.00 Kgs = £14
GOOD VID
TheOriginalJoeBloggs
October 28, 2011 at 9:44 pm
lol Rick im having a hellashes time with cats in my garden they have ruined every thing i have planted except for my beef steak tomato’s i’ll try ur idea of the nets and thx : )
Hawklynn
October 28, 2011 at 9:58 pm
Nice video. Well done. Thanks for sharing.
timwardell
October 28, 2011 at 10:26 pm
Great video, Rick! Thanks for posting!
mmmbad
October 28, 2011 at 10:50 pm
Very nice garden boxes & video! I started my first SFG last year and loved it. I’m going to build 3 additional 4×4 beds this year – 1 each for my kids, and 1 for my husband. I also have videos of my last years garden here on YouTube. I cannot narrate well like you, so my garden is just set to music, but it does explain the basics & the timeline. You can watch my videos by searching for ‘rebeccas square foot garden’. Thanks for sharing SFG w/everyone!! It’s awesome!!
haypockets
October 28, 2011 at 11:23 pm
Exactly, i was going to Manchester Airport, but as soon as i stepped out of the front door, god it was cold!
55022RSG
October 28, 2011 at 11:43 pm
Tell me about it! I’m itching to get on with it, but can’t do anything with this cold weather!
rickvanman
October 28, 2011 at 11:54 pm
ahh fair enough then. also its just too cold to anything.
55022RSG
October 29, 2011 at 12:47 am
I think its more to do with water retention. If you want non/low-aciddic soil, just add lime
rickvanman
October 29, 2011 at 12:48 am
is the vermiculite, used to cancel out the acidity in soil, =D
55022RSG
October 29, 2011 at 1:17 am
Excellent video – just got yourself another subscriber.
Best Wishes,
Brendan
baconsoda
October 29, 2011 at 2:04 am
Niely done!
jihadacadien
October 29, 2011 at 2:37 am
Rick, very nice. It’s educational and your production values are great. Keep up the nice work.
tlk40us
October 29, 2011 at 2:49 am
Cheers Dave – glad you like em! :o)
rickvanman
October 29, 2011 at 2:55 am