Vermiculite

Hello Rick,
Great video series and web site.
You have inspired me to try square foot gardening for the next growing season. I have built a unit, the metric equivalent of 52 square feet on a small piece of my garden thats tucked away between my shed and greenhouse, It´s a great location for it as its well sheltered and a proper little sun trap.

I have a question that I hope you can help me with. The Vermiculite that you use is something that I am having trouble finding, or even finding a translation for (I live in Germany now) Can you try to explain what it is and its use in the building trade, so that I have a better chance of tracking some down.

I´m pleased to see that you have had quite a successful season with the Hydroponics. I have my greenhouse set up as an Aquaponics unit. It is the best thing ever; NOT HAVING TO WATER 2-3 times a day and above all NO CHEMICALS or FERTILIZERS. Plus the fish love it especially during the winter months while the other fish are freezing outside in the pond.
P.S. This will be also my first time at veg gardening.

Dave Glover (EX LEICESTER BOY)