I am using the square foot method and keep looking for plants that will grow upward not outward. Mel's book talks about using "vine type" squash and zucchini. I have yet to find a web site, seed catalog or book that tells what varieties grow this way. :he Help!
I've only been seriously gardening for a few years and have mostly started by using plants, not seeds. I want to cut down on cost and try my hand at sprouting seeds this year. All our local suppliers basically carry traditional veggies with little variety. I'm looking for some ideas of places to...
I switched from traditional gardening to the square foot method this past season. I didn't use "Mel's mix" but had great success with my own cheaper version. I used my own top soil (minus rocks), plus well-seasoned horse manure, and a mix that I bought at a nursary. I asked a friend that works...