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Hi, my name is Dori and I am new to the square foot gardening world, 
well gardening in general.  Okay, my mom had a garden up until I was 
10 years old but I don't remember much about that, other than weeding. 
 My husband, Bryan, and I recently bought a new house in Monroe, Wa. 
(suburb of Seattle) Found out last week I am in Zone 7.  I have 
enjoyed reading these e-mails and have enjoyed reading Mel's book 
however only half way through it.  Time is a ticking and if we don't 
start soon, we won't have any garden this year.  
I have picked a spot and am in the process of building a 4'x7'x 12" 
raised garden using 2 - 6x6's on each side with a vertical support on 
one end.  I want to stay small this year but have picked another spot 
to add next year. 
So I have a couple questions, hoping you experienced sqfter can help 
get me started.
1. There is a organic soil place down the road that has a garden mix 
which consists of:
25% Sandy Loam (don't really know what this is)
30% Sand
30% Manure compost
15% Alder compost
Is this a good starting soil?  What should I add to it? Vermiculite?
2.  I have 2 half barrels for tomatoes, is there a companion I can put 
with it until they get large?
3.  Any suggestions from any other Seattlites?
Thanks
Dori




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