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BW_AustinTX · February 22, 2011

Hi all, I am new posting around these parts, but am glad to be here. Been lurkig for awhile, but taking the plunge to post and say hello.

Last year was the first time I read about Ray's idea of the EARTHTAINER. This year I plan to build some, and am getting my ducks lined up to do so. I live in AUSTIN - TX, where we are fortunate to have one of the best organic nurseries in the nation, The Natural Gardener. The owner has partnered with Mel Bartholomew to make a "Square Foot Garden" blend. It contains a blend of five composts, coir fiber and coarse vermiculite. I like the "idea" of this as it is a sustainable product.

This is the link that explains the mixture: http://www.ladybugbrand.com/products...ning-Blend.asp

Was also thinking of using this for some 5 gallon buckets as well. I appreciate any thoughts as if this would be good or not for an EARTHTAINER or for a 5 GALLON bucket, and/or would it be good/better mixed with extra coir or something similar?

Thanks and appreciation.

February 22, 2011	#1
BW_AustinTX Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Austin TX Posts: 28	Soil Question - Would this be a good blend to use for an Earthtainer? Hi all, I am new posting around these parts, but am glad to be here. Been lurkig for awhile, but taking the plunge to post and say hello. Last year was the first time I read about Ray's idea of the EARTHTAINER. This year I plan to build some, and am getting my ducks lined up to do so. I live in AUSTIN - TX, where we are fortunate to have one of the best organic nurseries in the nation, The Natural Gardener. The owner has partnered with Mel Bartholomew to make a "Square Foot Garden" blend. It contains a blend of five composts, coir fiber and coarse vermiculite. I like the "idea" of this as it is a sustainable product. This is the link that explains the mixture: http://www.ladybugbrand.com/products...ning-Blend.asp Was also thinking of using this for some 5 gallon buckets as well. I appreciate any thoughts as if this would be good or not for an EARTHTAINER or for a 5 GALLON bucket, and/or would it be good/better mixed with extra coir or something similar? Thanks and appreciation.