15 Apr 2013 | 11:17 PM PDT | Posted by Tricia Fawkes | Category: Fruit And Vegetable Gardening
Well I know I have been behind on posts lately. The weather last week was awfully wet and the wind was cold so I stayed inside most of the time. When your family makes soil and this is the busiest season of the year, there are always a lot of inside chores to get done. A few bike commutes and BMX races were the only things that got me out until the weekend. Now the sun is shining and I am working hard on all the neglected veggie garden chores around here. So last week I had irrigation installed in the garden, it is basic but it will work. Because the water will spray between the beds I decided to fill the spaces between them. I mean you really cant have to many raised beds can you?
This is before.
I used my husbands saw....he shouldn't leave it out...lol
I am still able to access all sides.
I made three of them.
The soil on the grass in front was dug up by the guys installing the irrigation. We just raked out a bag of Sea Soil and grass seeded it.
Ocea was eager to help!
My special mix for veg beds is simple. 60% Sea Soil (ish) to 40% Sunshine Mix. I dont measure exact and I mix it well. Two OMRI listed products that are safe from colliforms, heavy metals, chipped wood and all those lovely things. I can grow anything in that mix and I will use this mix forever.
The boys were NOT helpful.
If I am growing veggie starters I will mix in a bit more Sea Soil especially if they look like they need a boost. I dont use fertilizers or sprays, even for my tomatoes just more...you guessed it, Sea Soil. Sea Soil can be used used straight for all veggies (as it will never burn) but I strongly recommend mixing it down, especially for root vegetables to ensure more fruit.....the plants sometimes go to tall if you use it straight. If you would rather buy this product ready to use, try our container mix or potting mix straight from the bag (similar to the ratios I listed above). I am family and family doesnt get the mixes, too much effort for the poor baggers this time of year.
