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I'd like to know if it really works.l can not believe things can grow in just 6'' of his one-third compost, one-third peat moss, and one-third coarse vermiculite.l will try it, but since l live in Mexico, l might have a problem locating coarse vermiculite.Any suggestions?

 

Has anyone tried Mel Bartholomew's Square Foot Gardening

Yes I have and it is great. I do not follow exactly with the book. I've had to adjust a few things based on personal preferences, materials available, types of plants, and the use of other other methods (such as Lasagna Gardening which is very similar). I highly recommend it. My mother uses this method also and her veggie garden is amazing.

 

Has anyone tried Mel Bartholomew's Square Foot Gardening

I've never followed it completely, but I use a lot of his principles, and I've grown a lot of veg in pots before so I can certainly believe they will grow in 6'' if they're given the right soil and care. Go for it!
Ca not help with vermiculite though as I am in the UK. They do it in our garden centres here - have you checked?